If you have a Netflix subscription – like seemingly everyone on the planet these days – you’ve likely watched a documentary pertaining to plant-based diets and their environmental impact. From The Game Changers to Seaspiracy, where it used to be the case that eating meat was heralded with the kind of bravado you’d reserve for crushing a set at the gym, now we’re more reluctant to cut into red meat, or at least not every day of the week. As we take a discerning eye to everything that goes into our bodies, meat has been a subject of great debate. And as countless athletes have since made the switch to plant-based diets, it seems animal products are no longer a necessity when it comes to bulking or strength training.
If you had any doubt as to the power of a vegan diet, look no further than these elite athletes. Whether it’s running, weight lifting or competing on the football field, these athletes prove that you can still perform at your physical peak while eschewing animal products. Here are some of the world’s most renowned athletes who are all powered by plants.
