He’s also quite active about spreading awareness of what veganism really stands for. These days not only has Daniel Negreanu’s appreciation for veganism grown but also his knowledge on the matter has increased tremendously.Īlthough the start wasn’t great, he is no longer making the poor nutritional choices that he used to. As he was merely looking for a substitute for meat, he would just pick random junk foods that lack the ingredient and think he’s doing alright. In the beginning, Daniel had little understanding of what a vegetarian diet should look like.

I became vegan in 2006 when I started taking healthy eating seriously – Daniel Negreanu, Poker Professional Be that as it may, in 2000 Mr Negreanu started his meat-free journey suspicious that eating meat causes him to perform poorly at the poker table. We are curious about how many aspiring gamblers were converted into veganism because of this claim. He even claims that his plant-based diet makes him a better poker player. He got to know veganism purely for health reasons, but what then followed was a conscious choice that the poker pro doesn’t regret. The impressive net worth of Daniel Negreanu was no deterrent for him to lead a life of environmental responsibility. The culmination of all the hard work came in 1997 when Daniel was bestowed the prestigious ‘best all-around player at Foxwoods’ World Poker Final. The start at the City of Lights was a bit rough for the Canadian youngster, and he had to return home and recoup.Īfter a period of trial and error, he finally got accustomed to how the game is played in Las Vegas’ casinos. He celebrated his 21st birthday with the ambition to go to Las Vegas and so he did. Forging ahead, Negreanu felt ready for a bigger challenge.

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