Step
aside, meat! One veg athlete is encouraging others to
embrace plant proteins in a new
article by Muscle & Fitness.
aside, meat! One veg athlete is encouraging others to
embrace plant proteins in a new
article by Muscle & Fitness.
“My
only beef with some beef eaters is their quick condemnation of those who look
beyond livestock for their protein fix, says Ian
Cohen, the article’s author.
only beef with some beef eaters is their quick condemnation of those who look
beyond livestock for their protein fix, says Ian
Cohen, the article’s author.
“Just know that a well-rounded, plant-based diet rich in fruits,
vegetables, nuts, and whole grains can easily provide all the protein your body
needs to build muscle, he continues. “More important, according to numerous
studies … people who eat a plant-based diet lead longer, healthier lives.
vegetables, nuts, and whole grains can easily provide all the protein your body
needs to build muscle, he continues. “More important, according to numerous
studies … people who eat a plant-based diet lead longer, healthier lives.
More
and more athletes, including world record-breaking strongman Patrik
Baboumian, and world-famous tennis sensation Venus Williams, are turning to
veganism to maximize performance.
and more athletes, including world record-breaking strongman Patrik
Baboumian, and world-famous tennis sensation Venus Williams, are turning to
veganism to maximize performance.
Indeed, meatless diets have numerous health benefits. In addition
to helping athletes perform at the top of their games, a vegan diet reduces the
risk of top killers such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. As the article
states, the risk of heart disease is about a third lower for vegetarians.
to helping athletes perform at the top of their games, a vegan diet reduces the
risk of top killers such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. As the article
states, the risk of heart disease is about a third lower for vegetarians.
For a list of
protein-packed vegan foods, click here. And check
out ChooseVeg.com for more information
on transitioning to a plant-based diet.
protein-packed vegan foods, click here. And check
out ChooseVeg.com for more information
on transitioning to a plant-based diet.
