Backstreet Boys' Vegetarian Diet Earns PETA Praise
By: Marissa Brassfield
Published: May 24, 2011

The Backstreet Boys' vegetarian diet was originally adopted in preparation for the group's upcoming reunion tour with the New Kids on the Block. In a recent interview with Celebuzz, Nick Carter said, "We're getting a lot of rest and have switched over to a vegetarian diet. I'm trying to get my brain clear and ready for everything that's to come."
PETA got wind of the Backstreet Boys' vegetarian diet and released a congratulatory statement on Monday: "As the Backstreet Boys make the switch to a vegetarian diet, they are sure to experience some of the many health benefits associated with it, including an increase in energy, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The boys join a growing number of public figures, from Carrie Underwood and Russell Brand to Bill Clinton and Natalie Portman, who have decided to think before they eat and turn away from meat."
The Backstreet Boys' vegetarian diet marks a steep departure from the bandmembers' original eating habits during their heyday in the 90s. The Mother Nature Network not-so-fondly remembered that the Backstreet Boys would previously chow down on carnivorous fare like Sloppy Joes, tacos, hamburgers, hot turkey and French dip sandwiches. Do you support the Backstreet Boys' transition to a vegetarian diet?