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Kansas City Chiefs' Gonzalez Saves Meat-Eater From Death

Written by PETA

Posted 07-09-2008

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Perhaps seeking revenge for the treatment of the animal it came from, a piece of meat attacked and choked a California diner last Thursday—until Kansas City Chiefs star Tony Gonzalez stepped in to save the man's life. Gonzalez heard calls for help from other diners who noticed that diner Ken Hunter had begun to choke. Gonzalez, having had no training in the Heimlich maneuver, nevertheless rushed in and applied the lifesaving technique as best he could—successfully dislodging the malicious meaty bit from Hunter's throat.

Wonder how Gonzalez has such a knack for saving lives? Well, the 247 lb., 6'5", nine-time Pro Bowl selection eats a diet rich with foods that also spare the animals’ lives—to stay strong he adheres to a mostly vegan diet! How ironic that out of a restaurant full of animal eaters, it was Gonzalez who stepped in and did the "save," huh? If anyone knows where Mr. Hunter is, let's send him a "Vegetarian Starter Kit" so he can learn about some other foods that are less likely to kill him.

Posted by Sean Conner

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vegan, vegetarian, sports, veggie dogs, huskies, Tony Gonzalez, Capitol Hill, of, North, White Rain Carolina, UNC, tar heels, wildcats, sparty, katie adams, kansas city chiefs, heimlich maneuver

Recent Comments

C.R. commented:

May 22, 2009 12:30 AM

Whether or not humans choke more on meat or vegetables using these statistics for an argument towards veganism is a fallacy. If chewed properly there are no foods that will inadvertently cause choking. I know that the only thing I have ever choked on is a Lego Brick.
S.Q. commented:

Jul 16, 2008 10:50 PM

So why don't veggies get revenge? How about the hundreds of thousands of insects that are killed every year to protect your veggie crops? BS about "organic farming"...the methods they use are equally cruel. Ever see a beetle slowly starve to death in a live trap or on a glue strip? Veganism kills. httpimages.springhole.netpicspestcontrol.jpg httpimages.springhole.netpicsveganphilosophy2.jpg Oh and Derek. I am not as dumb as you think I am. Children by far choke more on grapes nuts other crunchy vegetablesfruits and nonfood objects such as small toy parts. Hot dogs is only one meat product standing next to many vegetables and small toys. My father works as an emergency room doctor so I have my fair base of medical knowledge. httpwww.bcchildrens.caKidsTeensFamChildSafetySafeStartChokingprevention.htm
Liz commented:

Jul 16, 2008 11:00 AM

I'm not a vegan but meatchicken is the most commonly choked on food by adults. It typically happens in restauraunts when people are talking laughing drinking while eating. Meat that is not chewed properly particulary steak has just the right consistency to block the airway. I don't think meat is seeking revenge but I do think its a good thing to be aware of if we choose to eat it. I have a college friend whose wife and 2 little kids have come to visit him daily over the past 16 months or so hoping to see some signs of life as he is still in a coma. He wasn't as lucky as the guy saved by Gonzalez as he walked away from the table while choking on a piece of steak. Just be careful.
Zeta commented:

Jul 16, 2008 7:19 AM

Apparently PETA can blogs make it sound like being a vegitarian vega is the best thing in the universe and that meat "seeks revenge" on the person who eats it. I can think of many things I've choked on yet I can't remember a single time I've choked on meat. Hhhhhhmmmmm..............
Liz commented:

Jul 15, 2008 11:49 AM

Soy is only bad if it is genetically modified as in some processed veggie burgers etc. Whole soy like misotofuedamame or any soy product that is made from the whole soy bean is very healthy. This is why the Asian diet is healthier than the western diet when it comes to soy. We've modified soy into soy protein isolates to make foods that no longer resemble the original soy bean. It can be made into anything that we can flavor to taste like beef or chicken or into soy barsetc. Check the label if it is organic it is not genetically modified. By the way phytoestrogens are also found in other legumes such as lentils chickpeas garlic celery seeds sesame and sunflower rice oats some fruits vegetables alfalfa mung bean sprouts sage fennel parsley. Phytoestrogens actually have a balancing effect on hormones because they stimulate the production of SHBG sex hormonebinding globulin a protein produced by the liver that binds to estrogen and testosterone in order to control how much of them are circulating in the blood at any one time.
Derek commented:

Jul 14, 2008 4:31 PM

Tabitha Huh? What part of "inconclusive" didn't you understand? Not to harp on the subject but there are no consistent valid studies that show positive or negative effects of phytoestrogens in humans...none. Let me repeat that...none.
Tabitha commented:

Jul 14, 2008 3:36 PM

Not to harp on the subject but some of us actually have access to more than just Google. The definition of "phytoestrogens" alone shoud tell you SOMETHING isn't right there. Unless you're a woman going through menopause. Then it's all good.
Derek commented:

Jul 14, 2008 12:01 PM

Dr. Cochran I fully agree with your non sequitur comment.
Derek commented:

Jul 14, 2008 11:55 AM

Lydia First of all soy does not contain estrogen it contains phytoestrogens which have some structural similarities to estadiols this has led to the debate over their estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects. The word for the day is "inconclusive" as in "The positive and negative effects of phytoestrogens and isoflavones on humans are inclonclusive." I really hate Google and all the health"experts" it has spawned.
Christopher Cochran MD commented:

Jul 14, 2008 11:42 AM

Peta is probably the best at non sequitur promotions of their cause. No they are the best.

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