Plant-Based Diet

Vegan Athlete Diet with Former NHL Player TJ Galiardi

06.06.2021 - By Alternative Food NetworkPlay

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What do pro athletes eat? Are vegan diets good for athletes? In this episode, former NHL hockey player TJ Galiardi provides a window into what he and his teammates ate before and after games, when and why he became vegan and the changes that resulted. Even if you’re not a professional athlete, you’ll get some tips on what to eat to achieve optimal results when exercising or engaging in sports.In this episode you’ll hear:1:50 – TJ’s story on becoming a vegan while playing professional hockey in the NHL6:00 – Plant-based & vegan in the NHL today7:30 – When and what TJ and his teammates ate before a game or practice11:20 – TJ’s current favorite recreational sport and what he eats14:00 – Best ways to hydrate for exercise and sports15:50 – Recovery foods postgame or after training19:00 – TJ’s opinion on the need for supplements for vegan athletes20:20 – Can a teen be vegan and excel at sportsIf there any budding podcasters listening, you can try out free for one month the hosting platform that I use, Spreaker. It really is a one-stop-shop for podcasters. Just click https://spreaker.pxf.io/c/2535911/1025482/13325.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.

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