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**Ari Fdotoowsky Reveals How a Former Bachelorette Contestant Led Her to Become Vegetarian**
Ari Fdotoowsky, a former Bachelor contestant, has spoken about how a close friend and fellow contestant, Gia Allemand, led her to adopt a vegetarian diet. The 40-year-old Fdotoowsky, who has been married to her husband, Kevin Manno, since 2017, shared her story on the “Off the Vine” podcast, hosted by Caitlin Bristow.
Fdotoowsky explained that she was inspired to become a vegetarian after having dinner with Gia Allemand, who was a pescatarian. Fdotoowsky mentioned that she had been feeling sick after eating different cuisines while hosting her travel show, “First Look,” and Allemand suggested that she try a pescatarian diet. Ten days later, Allemand passed away from suicide at the age of 29.
Fdotoowsky recalled how she felt a strong connection to Allemand and how her friend’s passing led her to reevaluate her eating habits. She explained that she had been eating meat for dinner, but after Allemand’s passing, she couldn’t bring herself to eat meat again. “I haven’t had a bite of meat since I had dinner with her 14, 13 years ago, and I’ve been vegetarian ever since,” Fdotoowsky said.
Fdotoowsky revealed that her husband, Kevin Manno, also adopted a vegetarian diet after being inspired by documentaries and watching her transition to a plant-based lifestyle.
**FAQ**
1. How did Ari Fdotoowsky become vegetarian?
Ari Fdotoowsky, a former Bachelor contestant, became vegetarian after having dinner with her friend and fellow contestant, Gia Allemand, who was pescatarian. Allemand’s passing from suicide made Fdotoowsky realize that she couldn’t bring herself to eat meat again.
2. Who is Gia Allemand?
Gia Allemand was a contestant on Season 14 of the Bachelor, who passed away from suicide at the age of 29. She was a close friend of Ari Fdotoowsky, who was inspired to adopt a vegetarian diet after having dinner with Allemand.
3. Is Ari Fdotoowsky married?
Yes, Ari Fdotoowsky has been married to her husband, Kevin Manno, since 2017. The couple has two children together.
**Conclusion**
Ari Fdotoowsky’s story serves as a reminder of the strong bond she shared with Gia Allemand, who unfortunately passed away at a young age. Fdotoowsky’s journey towards a vegetarian diet is a testament to the impact that our relationships can have on our lives.
