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Carnitine or Carnosine? What's the Difference?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Recently, a question came through an Ask The Expert query, inquiring about the differences between carnosine and carnitine. It's not the first time someone has asked, and with good reason. Although their...... -
What Foods Fuel Plant-Powered NFL Player Lawrence Guy?
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Lawrence Guy, a plant-powered defensive tackle for the New England Patriots, is the latest pro athlete praising a plant-based diet for fueling his performance and recovery. “Your body needs...... -
Sports Nutrition: 9 Things Athletes Need
Post on by Paula Gallagher
An athlete puts an enormous amount of strain on their body both physically and nutritionally. Athletes usually need more food than the average person, due to the immense amount of energy they burn during...... -
Plant-Based Diet for Athletes: Kale and Grains Bowl
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from a plant-based diet. Whether you’re working out at the gym or training for a couch-to-5K, a plant-based diet is a powerful tool for improving athletic performance and recovery. Because a plant-based diet...... -
6 Reasons Athletes Are Running Toward a Plant-Based Diet
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Meat-free athletes – from tennis champion Venus Williams to Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton to Derrick Morgan of the NFL's Tennessee Titans – have already proven the performance-boosting power of a plant-based diet. Now, a...... -
A Plant-Based Diet for Athletes
Post on by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
A plant-based diet provides all of the nutrients your body needs for training and competition. Because a plant-based diet is high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it can support or improve your athletic performance. The emphasis......
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