SHARE THIS ARTICLE

SEND A HINT

INVITE AN ATHLETE

SEND AN INVITATION

Download the App

Membership & Plans

Membership Team Plans Get Quote

Give Back

Gift An Athlete

Media

Press

Join our Community

Sign Up
back to feed
Topic: Nutrition - July 19 2023
Being a Plant-Based Athlete

There are benefits and risks to following a vegetarian/vegan/plant-based diet as a competitive athlete. We took a look at key nutrients and how to obtain them from non-animal sources. VIS™ expert in nutrition Melissa Shays and vegetarian VIS™ creators Sara Jones and Meggie Karp share the best protein-packed, plant-based bites for athletes.

By Meggie Karp

VIS Creator

& Melissa Shays

VIS Expert

Topic: Nutrition

July 19 2023

PLANT-BASED ATHLETE
These days, having a plant-based diet is becoming more common for good reason- it can benefit the environment, animals, and personal health goals. It can also be a great choice for athletes. We can successfully get all the protein nutrients we need from plants, so long as we are mindful and put in the effort to do it in a healthy way. The Power of Plants Plant-based protein intake can still absolutely promote muscle protein synthesis to protect and rebuild muscle mass ...
read full article

Create Free Account