How To Be A Vegan Athlete
A plant-based diet plan for endurance athletes is really not all that different from a normal (healthy) diet, with the exception, of course, of the meat and animal products. Protein is in all plant foods, just generally in lower quantities. Still, if you’re eating a well-rounded plant-based diet with a healthy mix of beans, nuts, and seeds, you’ll generally have no trouble getting more than enough protein from vegan foods.
Leilani MĂĽnter, vegan car racing driver
As a Vegan athlete you should
- Plan ahead.
- Eat plenty of plant-based calcium.
- Don't skip on healthy fats.
- Make sure you're getting enough Vitamin B12.
- Keep “fake meats” to a minimum.
- Check the labels on sports nutrition products.
- Try simple recipes.
- Know your protein.