FREE SHIPPING! On online orders of $74+. Use code: SHIP74 
Access Denied
IMPORTANT! If you’re a store owner, please make sure you have Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin, as you have customer based locks set up with EasyLockdown app. Enable Customer Accounts
Plant-Forward Diets Fuel Athletes at Tokyo Olympics
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC on
Olympians from sports including basketball, soccer, and track and field are fueling their performances with plant-forward diets.
Because a plant-based diet is high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it can support or improve athletic performance. A Physicians Committee study found that plant-based athletes benefit from improvements in heart health, performance, and recovery.
Athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics who are passionate about the power of plants to help them up their game include:
- Basketball player Diana Taurasi, who started a vegan diet in 2015
- Sprinter Kaylin Whitney, who went plant-based to prepare for the Olympics
- Vegan skateboarders Micky Papa and Amelia Brodka
- Vegan fencer Vivian Kong
- Soccer players Alex Morgan, who says her diet relies on anti-inflammatory foods like berries, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, and Ali Riley, who recently launched a vegan cooking show to promote plant-based foods for athletes
- Tennis player Novak Djokovic, who just won Wimbledon for the sixth time and is the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player
Visit PCRM.org/Athletes and download the free e-book Food Power for Athletes to learn how plant-based foods can fuel athletic performance and to get started with plant-powered recipes!
Categories
Categories
Humanized Health - NEW!
Learn about personalized health from top experts! Check out our fascinating new shows every week, available as videos, podcasts and transcripts.:
Our Bloggers
-
Paula Gallagher
Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
read more.. -
Margo Gladding
Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational and professional experience.
read more.. -
Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research.
read more.. -
Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a pioneer of integrative medicine and a leading authority on science-based natural medicine.
read more.. -
Debi Silber
Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
read more..
SEE ALL OF OUR BLOGGERS
Invalid password
Enter
Learning Resources
Consultations
Green Initiatives
Pharmacy/Compounding
Humanized Health
Village Green Blog
Stay Connected
Village Green Apothecary
5415 W Cedar Ln
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
(301) 530-0800
Toll Free: (800) 869-9159
The information provided on this site is not intended to be a substitute for advice or treatment from a qualified physician, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Consult your physician prior to starting any new health program or if you any questions regarding a medical condition.
© 2023 Village Green Apothecary - All Rights Reserved.