Adherents of veganism do not eat meat, milk, honey or any other food of animal origin. That is, the sources of energy are basically fruits, vegetables and vegetables, which raises the question whether the dietary strategy can disrupt performance in sports.
Nutritionist Francielle Gouveia, from Hospital Universitário Cajuru, in Curitiba, clarifies that no. “Vegan food is characterized by a rich variety of nutrients. Including proteins. The main benefits are superior performance, less fatigue when performing intense exercises, less joint pain, less body fat, faster muscle recovery with the decrease in post-training and post-game inflammatory processes, ”she says.
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Asked regarding how the professional makes up for the lack of animal protein, Francielle listed a series of examples and, also, did not spare the benefits for those who adopt this model of diet.
“Consume other sources of protein, in this case vegetable protein, such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, soy, quinoa, tofu, etc. These foods are also rich in iron, B vitamins and amino acids, present in the protein group”, he clarifies.
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