Mamasezz Living: A Wholesome Lifestyle Blog — plant-based athlete

While the words “vegan” and “athlete” used to be considered mutually exclusive, today we’re seeing more and more professional athletes make headlines as they switch to a plant-based diet. Why are these plant-based athletes making the switch? While there are many environmental and ethical reasons to choose plants over beef, athletes in particular may be interested in the health benefits that come from eating a plant-based diet. Nutrition science shows time and again that eating a whole food plant-based is best for our bodies -- including our athletic performance and recovery. A plant-based diet, rich in foods like spinach and...

Meet professional and all-natural bodybuilder, animal rights activist, and long-time vegan. That's right. He's competed in (and won) numerous competitions, looks like that, and eats a plant-based diet.  I know what you're thinking...how?Well, despite the common misconception that sufficient protein can only come from meat, you'll find protein (and lots of it) in a ton of plant-based foods. Even more, you probably don't need as much protein as you think. Scientists found the recommended daily allowance of protein should be about 8-10% of your total calories...which is more than doable when eating plants. (Check out some of our favorite plant-based protein sources here.) ...

This week, we chatted with Pauri Pandian, Head Coach of the men's and women's tennis teams at Wheaton College. A plant-based athlete for going on five years now, Pauri talked to us about protein myths, the unexpected benefits of plant-based eating, and how he fuels his daily workouts. Can you tell us a little about your background as an athlete and coach? I grew up playing basketball, soccer, and tennis. I focused exclusively on tennis when I got to high school; playing for the high school team, junior tournaments throughout New England on weekends, and then training in camp clinics...