Athletes Turn to Plant-Based Diets to Improve Performance
Written by Katie Vann   Can you imagine a day when vegans and
vegetarians are no longer asked “where do you get your protein?”
— but rather, the initial knee-jerk response to finding out that
someone still eats meat is: “But, how do you get enough
nutrients in your diet?”  This day might be closer than we think
thanks to vegan athletes like triathlete Brendan Brazier, ultra
runners Rich Roll and Scott Jurek and NFL guard Deuce Lutui
making headlines, winning events and showing off toned, muscular
physiques.  Given all the health research behind the benefits of
a vegan diet, it  makes sense that eliminating animal product
intake would enhance athletic performance.  A recent news
feature on ABC-7 in Los Angeles showcased Jacksonville Jaguars
NFL player Montell Owen, mixed-martial-arts fighter Mac Danzig,
and triathlete Brendan Brazier. All three have seen their
athletic performances improve after adopting a vegan diet, and
they were excited to share the