According to reports, Travis Barker is eating meat after 25 years of vegetarianism to help him recover from his plane crash injuries, following advice from someone or other. He's quoted as saying: "I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet. I would do anything I possibly could if they said like, 'There's a possibility you might heal faster if you do eat meat or just change your eating habits'".
Which is complete crap, if you ask me. I can't honestly see how you would heal better from eating meat, and as CMU's resident nutrition expert I know a lot about this kind of thing. If he needs more protein he should just eat loads of eggs, because they're really good for you, and full of protein and essential fats. But whatever. Let's not blame poor old Barker, I just think he's been given silly advice.
Anyway, here's some more of what he told Us Weekly magazine: "I'm so anxious to get out of here. I've just been in surgery after surgery. I have third degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands was second degree burns and one was third degree burns. I'm trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again. I'm going nuts not being able to see them and spend time with them!"