In this episode we explore the benefits of a plant-based approach for athletes and active people — without turning it into an all-or-nothing conversation. We discuss recovery, inflammation, gut health and long-term consistency, and why more athletes are experimenting with reducing animal products rather than eliminating them overnight.

We also tackle the biggest concern head-on: protein. How much do you actually need? Is plant protein “incomplete”? Do you have to combine foods perfectly at every meal? We break down the myths, explain what really matters for muscle repair and performance, and show how total daily intake beats obsessing over individual meals.

Finally, we share practical ways to build high-protein plant-based days using normal foods — not complicated recipes or extreme diets — so you can fuel training confidently while keeping nutrition simple and sustainable.