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Plant based and vegetarian diets are on the rise, but what does this life choice (should you choose to take the leap) mean for your running performance? Do we actually need meat to perform well in sport? What exactly is it that is making more and more professional athletes make the switch? Will I need to use supplements? And how to make sure you don’t end up deficient? Back from season 1 and here to answer all our plant based and veggie questions is nutritionist, celebrated athlete and cook-book author Anita Bean. From source to portion size, macros and micros, Anita talks us through her food-first veggie athlete recipes and know how, debunking the meat myth!

Run: 39 mins

WellChill Cool down: 15 mins

Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfar

Join Kirsty Gallagher at https://kirstygallagher.com/

Join Anita Bean at https://anitabean.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1572983204.2280530929565429687500.

Books: The Runner’s Cookbook, The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition

With thanks to F45, head to www.f45training.com/wellfar for more details

Topics:

The Rise of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

Cancer >< Meat

Scientific benefits of a plant based diet.

The protein myth

Examples of proteins and portion sizes

Can plant based diet improve your performance?

Macros (proteins and carbs)

Micros (omega 3, calcium, B12)

Gas and the Gut

Protein powders? Do we need them

Food first approach

Avoiding under-fuelling

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