Sources of protein for
vegetarian athletes include low - fat dairy products, egg whites, soy products, seitan — a wheat protein — legumes, nuts and seeds.
Not exact matches
I am a relatively new vegan (7 years, 18 as a
vegetarian before that) but I know lots of vegans who have been vegan for decades who have not had any health / degenerative issues and this
includes athletes that have performed their best since becoming vegan.
The highly digestible protein in hemp
includes all the essential amino acids, making it an excellent choice for
athletes,
vegetarians, vegans and anyone needing to boost their protein intake.
And remember that the American Dietetic Association states that «Well - planned
vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle,
including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, and for
athletes.»
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is one Vitamin most people,
including many
athletes, are deficient in and this can be particularly true with
Vegetarians and Vegans because for Vitamin D to have efficacy Vitamin A and Vitamin K2 need to be present in sufficient bio-available amounts for Vitamin D uptake and conversion to the active form.
The American Dietetic Association clearly states that «well - planned
vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle,
including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, and for
athletes.»