Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky Reveals How Late Contestant’s Sudden Death Led to Her Pescetarian Lifestyle
Ali Fedotowsky is choosing to honor late The Bachelor contestant Gia Allemand through her dietary habits.
How Gia’s Sudden Death Led to Ali’s Pescetarian Lifestyle
Fedotowsky, 40, explained on the Monday, December 23, episode of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s “Off the Vine” podcast that she was “so sick” while hosting a travel show called First Look and eating different cuisines. While at an event for The Bachelor in New York, Fedotowsky began discussing her struggles with Allemand.
“I tell her how I’m feeling, she’s like, ‘You should try being pescetarian. I’ve been pescetarian for years. I feel so good.’ Which means, like, only eating fish and stuff. I was like, ‘OK,'” Fedotowsky said. “And so we have this dinner, and then, like, 10 days later, she dies.”
A Tragic Loss
After appearing on Jake Pavelka’s season 14 of The Bachelor in 2010 alongside Fedotowsky, Allemand died by suicide at age 29 in 2013.
A Lasting Impact
Fedotowsky revealed that she hasn’t had a single bite of meat since that dinner 14 years ago and has been vegetarian ever since. She explained, “I haven’t had a single bite of meat since that dinner I had with her, like, 14 years, 13 years ago, and I’ve been vegetarian ever since.”
Husband’s Accompanying Lifestyle Change
Fedotowsky’s husband, Kevin Manno, also omitted meat from his diet. “My husband, he was a full meat eater when I met him, and then we watched some documentaries, and he became straight vegan at that point,” she said. “Now, he’s not, because we live in the south and it’s harder to find stuff.”
A Final Tribute
While recalling her friendship with Allemand, Fedotowsky explained that the twosome reconnected after the show. “We actually butt heads a little bit on The Bachelor, but then came back together after anything that even says more just about the type of person she is,” Fedotowsky said, calling Allemand “so lovely.”
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FAQs
Q: Why did Ali Fedotowsky adopt a pescetarian lifestyle?
A: Ali Fedotowsky adopted a pescetarian lifestyle after a conversation with Gia Allemand, who suggested it to help with her own health.
Q: How did Gia Allemand die?
A: Gia Allemand died by suicide at the age of 29 in 2013.
Q: How did Ali Fedotowsky’s husband adjust his diet?
A: Ali Fedotowsky’s husband, Kevin Manno, initially became a vegan after watching documentaries with Ali, but later modified his diet due to the limited availability of vegan options in their area.
Q: What is pescetarianism?
A: Pescetarianism is a diet that includes fish and seafood, but excludes meat from land animals. It is often adopted for health or environmental reasons.