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Athletes are often more motivated than the average person to ensure they nourish their bodies with sufficient amounts of all the essential nutrients. Protein, in particular, has long been an intense focus for this group, so it's no surprise that plant-based athletes often feel defensive about this subject. The question is, Should they?
References:
1. Lynch H, Johnston C, Wharton C. Plant-Based Diets: Considerations for Environmental Impact, Protein Quality, and Exercise Performance. Nutrients. 2018;10(12):1841. Published 2018 Dec 1. doi:10.3390/nu10121841
2. Runnerstribe Admin. No strict plans or diets: the secrets of Courtney Dauwalter’s success in endurance sports. RunnersTribe.com. April 21, 2023. runnerstribe.com/expert-advice/no-strict-plans-or-diets-the-secrets-of-courtney-dauwalters-success-in-endurance-sports
3. Barnard ND, Goldman DM, Loomis JF, et al. Plant-Based Diets for Cardiovascular Safety and Performance in Endurance Sports. Nutrients. 2019;11(1):130. Published 2019 Jan 10. doi:10.3390/nu11010130
Athletes are often more motivated than the average person to ensure they nourish their bodies with sufficient amounts of all the essential nutrients. Protein, in particular, has long been an intense focus for this group, so it's no surprise that plant-based athletes often feel defensive about this subject. The question is, Should they?
References:
1. Lynch H, Johnston C, Wharton C. Plant-Based Diets: Considerations for Environmental Impact, Protein Quality, and Exercise Performance. Nutrients. 2018;10(12):1841. Published 2018 Dec 1. doi:10.3390/nu10121841
2. Runnerstribe Admin. No strict plans or diets: the secrets of Courtney Dauwalter’s success in endurance sports. RunnersTribe.com. April 21, 2023. runnerstribe.com/expert-advice/no-strict-plans-or-diets-the-secrets-of-courtney-dauwalters-success-in-endurance-sports
3. Barnard ND, Goldman DM, Loomis JF, et al. Plant-Based Diets for Cardiovascular Safety and Performance in Endurance Sports. Nutrients. 2019;11(1):130. Published 2019 Jan 10. doi:10.3390/nu11010130
