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Do you need a protein supplement as a cyclist? Protein pancakes, protein brownies, protein popcorn… Protein intake is often overlooked by many of the athletes I work with. A question I am often asked is whether the protein you’re eating from real food good enough or do you need a protein supplement as well?
Read MoreWhether you already follow a plant based diet, are taking part in Veganuary or keen to learn more about a vegetarian or vegan diet it's worth being informed and intentional with your nutrition content of your plant-based protein food sources.
Read MoreAs long as your plant based or vegan diet is high in protein, it can be just as effective for muscle gain and recovery as a mixed diet. The key factor is that you need to eat enough plant protein overall spread out regularly throughout each meal to achieve at least 1.6g.kg.
Read MoreWant to improve your health and boost your gut microbiome? Eat more plants! People who eat over 30 plants a week have greater gut microbiome diversity than those who only eat 10 a week. Stuck for ideas on what plants to eat? Here’s over 30 fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts and seeds to get you started!
Read MoreIn recent years I've seen a huge rise in the number of people choosing to adopt plant based diets. A common concern for people transitioning into a plant based lifestyle is how to ensure you get enough protein from plants. This post shares some of the best plant based sources of protein when following a plant based, vegetarian or vegan diet.
Read MoreIf you don't like meat or prefer to follow a plant based or vegetarian diet, getting enough iron from plant based sources can be difficult to achieve. Difficult, but not impossible. With some careful planning it is possible for vegetarians to use plant based foods to achieve their iron needs.
Read MoreThis post provides nutrition advice for vegan athletes to ensure optimal balance, health and performance gains can be achieved.
Read MoreWhether due to a dairy intolerance, cows milk allergy or personal choice to follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, getting enough calcium from plant based sources alone can be difficult to achieve. Difficult, but not impossible.
With some careful planning it is possible for vegetarians to use plant based sources of calcium to achieve their calcium needs.
Read MorePeanut butter is NOT an effective source of protein. Peanut butter is delicious, but it is not smart to use it as your main source of plant protein unless your goal is to gain weight.
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