One of the biggest myths surrounding vegetarian and vegan diets is that they cannot supply enough protein for optimal performance. But this simply isn’t true. Thanks to documentaries like The Game Changers and the growing list of high-profile sportspeople who attribute their recent success to the benefits of a plant-based diet – Chris Froome, Venus…
– How to adjust your diet to keep up with your age Are you finding it harder to hit your PBs, exercise as hard or as long as you once did, or make substantial gains in the gym? Well, that’s perfectly normal! As we go through our 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, our bodies…
More than ever, young high performance athletes I advise are keen to give protein supplements a try. After all protein products are everywhere – in local shops, sports centres and cafes – and so widely promoted that it’s hard to believe that anyone isn’t taking them. Will they make me stronger, help me…
Many people worry that you can’t build muscle on a plant-based diet. This comes as vegetarian and vegan diets have become more popular than ever among athletes and regular exercisers. This may be for health reasons or concerns about animal welfare, cost, sustainability or the environment. The question is whether plant proteins are as…
