November 1 is World Vegan Day. From a healthy decrease in cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart disease risk to weight loss, there seem to be plenty of health benefits to ditching dairy, meat, and eggs. A recent study even showed that a plant-based vegan diet could help people with type 2 diabetes manage weight and blood sugar levels. However, one thing that many people worry about when going vegan is getting enough protein. Surprisingly, many top athletes — including world champions, martial artists, and an Olympic weightlifter — don’t seem even slightly worried about getting enough protein from their […]
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These 19 elite athletes are vegan — here’s what made them switch their diet
