Renowned vegan strongman Patrik Baboumian shared his insights into his plant-based diet and its role in his athletic achievements on the US television show The Doctors. Baboumian, who secured the title of Germany’s Strongest Man in 2011, advocates for veganism and challenges misconceptions about plant-based diets and protein intake. He emphasized the protein-rich nature of legumes, highlighting that beans can contain up to 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, comparable to meat protein content.

Baboumian's journey towards a vegan lifestyle began in 2005 when he adopted a vegetarian diet due to ethical concerns. He transitioned to a fully vegan diet in 2011 after realizing that dairy and egg consumption also contributed to animal suffering. As a world-renowned vegan athlete, he has set multiple world records and appeared in The Game Changers, a Netflix film promoting plant-based diets for athletes. His diet includes substantial portions of legumes, nuts, and seeds to meet his protein and energy requirements, challenging the misconception that plant-based diets lack sufficient protein.