News C/NET:Pro athletes are vegan-Why they switched

[Lou]

C/NET: These pro athletes are vegan -- why they switched and how you can benefit too

These pro athletes are vegan -- why they switched and how you can benefit too

Why they switched to a plant-based diet and how it can help your fitness goals too.

www.cnet.com

 

[SapphireLightning]

And yet, they keep pushing the "issue" of plants not having "whole proteins"... All cells on earth share all 20 amino acids used by the codons in RNA to form proteins. Its the ratios that vary from species to species.

 

[Sax]

And yet, they keep pushing the "issue" of plants not having "whole proteins"

Seriously, at this point perpetuating the myth should be journalistic malpractice. FAKE NUTRITION!

 

[MoreGreens]

And yet, they keep pushing the "issue" of plants not having "whole proteins"... All cells on earth share all 20 amino acids used by the codons in RNA to form proteins. Its the ratios that vary from species to species.

Look at you talking science and spreading helpful information. You must stop immediately! I'm threatened by your confident knowledge.

 

[Lou]

I couldn't find a totally appropriate thread for this.
Maybe next time it comes up I'll start the Vegan Athletes Thread. but meanwhile....

Looks like we can add at least one more.

New England Patriots' Lawrence Guy: Vegan diet has prolonged my career

The defensive tackle and captain pinpoints the 2012-13 offseason as the start of a "life-changing" move to a diet focused on plant-based protein.

www.espn.com

"We had an hourlong conversation on which vegan pancakes were the best -- 'this mixture is better than that mixture.' And we pulled up pictures in our pantry," Guy said with a laugh.​

He probably should join the VF.