Why some athletes have embraced Veganuary

Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of fitness.

A record half a million people pledged to eat only vegan food in January 2021, according to non-profit Veganuary. The reasons for joining the initiative have included health, animal rights and concern for impact on the environment.

But as this video attests… some athletes have also been choosing to fuel up on plants and follow a vegan diet to help boost their performance and recovery.

View the original video here.

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