Why Athletics, Nutrition, and Health Hang Together with a Plant-Based Diet
The current parade of Olympic athletes can make those of us with ordinary abilities a bit ambivalent. On the one hand, we admire the limits to which people can push the human body. Finely honed and trained athletes set the standard for physical achievement.
However, you can also feel discouraged. After all, an Olympic gold medal can feel life a project for another lifetime.
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Be encouraged instead. You can achieve your physical potential. Land in first place with vigorous longevity and superb health. Your key is a whole foods, plant-based diet and regular exercise. Don’t try too much at first in the way of training. Make sure your doctor agrees with the exercise plan you have in mind, especially if you are overweight, out of shape, or have a chronic disease. If you persist, you will be amazed at your achievements.
Here’s a small sample of inspiring, 100% plant-based champs.
- Carl Lewis won 10 Olympic medals in track and field – nine of them gold! His best year as an athlete was the year he stopped eating animal foods.
- Edwin Moses, another Olympic gold medal champ, won the 400-meter hurdle competition for eight years in a row.
- Brendan Brazier is an ultra marathon and triathlon winner.
- Dr. Ruth Heidrich won more than 900 first place running and triathlon ribbons after she gained the (more…)
