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Speaker: Nanci Guest, PhD, RD, CSCS
Many athletes and highly active individuals choose plant-based diets for a variety of reasons—to enhance their health, optimize their body composition, improve exercise and sports performance, and aid in recovery from training. In this webinar, we will examine how plant-based diets impact athletic performance and explore ways to support athletes in meeting their unique nutritional needs through a plant-exclusive diet. We will review the latest research to gain a better understanding of the role of specific macronutrients such as plant proteins and micronutrients such as iron, zinc and calcium in a plant-based performance diet. The high carbohydrate content and antioxidant richness of plant-based diets can be particularly beneficial for various types of exercise, not only as a primary fuel but also to support the far-reaching impacts of a diverse and robust microbiome and to aid in muscle recovery through their anti-inflammatory roles. Finally, we delve into the topic of supplementation (the good, the bad and the ugly!), which can often play a crucial role in optimizing performance. Click HERE to register for FREE via Zoom.
This webinar has been planned with the Vegetarian Nutrition DPG (VN.)