Published 3 February 2022
above (left to right): Accomplished mountaineer Dr Robert Gropel, Olympic weightlifter Kendrick Farris, Olympic runner Izzi Batt-Doyle
Whether motivated by ethics and/or goals ranging from improved general fitness, endurance, muscle building and strength training, to quicker recovery and reduced inflammation, there are so many reasons athletes are making the switch to being fuelled by plants.
An increasing number of elite athletes have excelled in their field of sport, citing a plant-based diet as playing an important role in their successes.
However, you can also reap these benefits in your own life, regardless of ability or fitness level. You’ll be helping the planet, improving your health and most importantly, saving the lives of countless animals.
Our Vegan Easy website now has an entire section devoted to health and fitness.
This highly informative article is a great overview of vegan fitness, and includes:
Meet the vegans winning world championships and breaking records in open competition.
Comprehensive information and tips from Accredited Sports Dietitian Leah Higl about optimising protein as a vegan athlete.
A fun, ongoing series that profiles individual athletes, and how being vegan has elevated their performance and positively impacted their personal lives.
Bees produce honey for bees, not humans. When nectar and pollen from flowers is in short supply, bees rely on their stored honey as their food source, which keeps them healthy and sees them through colder months.
The new edition of the Vegan Easy booklet has just launched. This powerful and eye opening guide clearly makes the argument for veganism - for the sake of animals, the environment, and human wellbeing.
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