Bear Grylls On Choosing Meat Over Vegan Food: ‘Broccoli Can’t Defend Itself’

British adventurer Bear Grylls has defended his decision to consume animal products by claiming that vegetables like broccoli can't defend themselves. In a recent interview with Louis Theroux, Grylls admitted to eating steak and liver, along with eggs, twice a day and not consuming a lot of vegetables. He argued that if you're in nature, like a broccoli growing in the ground, you need defense chemicals to protect yourself against being eaten.

Grylls also revealed in the interview that he had previously been vegan but experienced health issues, including a decline in his physical strength. His claims about the negative effects of veganism on his health come after he publicly denounced plant-based eating, suggesting that raw vegetables are not good for you. Grylls now incorporates meat, eggs, dairy, butter, and fruit in his diet, claiming that he has noticed an improvement in his strength since making these dietary changes.