Show Notes
Episode 165 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Sport & Exercise" with Dr Nanci Guest (The University of Toronto, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Exercise and Sport Defining "Plant-Based", "Plant-Focussed", "Vegan", "Vegetarian" diets etc Plant-Based Diets and Impact on Athlete Health and Performance Facts vs Myths as it relates to Plant-Based Diets and Protein Quality Practical Considerations in Transitioning to Plant-Based Diets for Athletes Conclusions / Summary: Context Statement
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Key Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to: PLANT-BASED DIETS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE PLANT-BASED AND VEGAN DIETS IN EXERCISE AND SPORT
Related Podcast Episodes: #129 - "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with Nick Burd PhD #64 - 'Nutrigenomics & Personalised Sports Nutrition' with Nanci Guest PhD RD CSCS
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