SNP29: Athletes & Plant-Based Diets – Evidenc...

Claims about "improving the gut microbiome" are widespread, but what would improvement actually mean? How do we establish which microbial changes contribute to disease, and which simply reflect it? Research on bacterial metabolism of medications raises questions about how the mic ...  Show more

Can an athlete reduce the environmental impact of their diet while still meeting the demands of training, competition and recovery? Peter Res argues that these aims can be compatible, provided dietary changes are planned around the athlete's needs. The discussion looks at practic ...  Show more

Plant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance. This episode features audio from: Improving VO2 Max: A Look at Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength Visit the video pages for all sources a ...  Show more

Adopting a plant-based diet is a trend that continues to grow in popularity. However, for people focused on muscle growth and strength due to their athletic pursuits, there may be concerns about whether their muscle development and sports performance are being compromised by eati ...  Show more

We’re joined by Anita Bean, registered nutritionist and author, to discuss how to fuel our bodies properly to best support exercise. We discuss: The rise in plant-based high-performance athletes How a plant-based diet can support athletic performance Is soya harmful or benefic ...  Show more