Vegan athletes are competing at the highest level in virtually every sport — and winning! Robert Cheeke, longtime vegan bodybuilder and NYT bestselling co-author of The Plant-Based Athlete, shares why plant-based athletes have a competitive advantage. He also shares his experiences thriving as an athlete long-term on a plant-based diet.

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SHOW NOTES:

• Growing up in an animal farming environment
• Pursuing a plant-based lifestyle despite concerns of coaches, friends, & family
• Bodybuilding on a vegan diet & putting on 100lbs of healthy weight
• Some famous professional athletes who are plant-based
• Inflammation & how food choices impact recovery for athletes
• The ANDY score and ranking foods on nutrient density
• Why an athlete can look healthy on the outside but be sick on the inside
• Athletes who continue competing at a high level later in life thanks to a vegan diet
• Why some animal protein powders can be dangerous & the benefits of vegan protein
• Why you don't need protein powder to build muscle
• Energy levels & getting enough calories on a plant-based diet
• Top supplements for vegans that are actually helpful
• The importance of community

Resources:

• Book: The Plant-Based Athlete by Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier
• Robert Cheeke's website