Lewis Hamilton became a vegan to 'feel great' and save animals

[January 20, 2020]    Lewis Hamilton switched to a vegan diet to to save animals and "feel great".

The Formula 1 champion - who was named Person of the Year by animal rights organisation PETA in 2018 - has opened up about the positive impacts following a diet that is meat and dairy-free and without other animal-derived products has had on his performance, energy levels and the overall health of his gut.

Lewis Hamilton covers GQ Hype

He told the new issue of GQ Hype magazine: "Ultimately, you want to feel great.

"You want to have energy, to be consistent.

"You don't want to have the big oscillations and ...

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