Ricky Williams

This former NFL running back has advocated a vegan lifestyle loudly and proudly since ditching meat over 10 years ago. A certified yoga instructor, while enduring the rigors of a 16 game NFL season, Williams said that his vegan diet helped him maintain his balance and body throughout:

“A healthy body, mind and spirit are the reasons I’ve been able to have longevity as a professional football player,” said Williams, who has a restaurant, Proof, in Miami Beach.“A healthy body, mind and spirit are the reasons I’ve been able to have longevity as a professional football player.”