Being vegan is no barrier to

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Being vegan is no barrier to being healthy or
successful
Here are some vegan athletes, sportspeople and
body builders who have shown that a vegan diet is
suitable for a high intensity lifestyle
You might recognise some of them
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Vegan diets give us all the nutrients and energy
we need

• Well planned vegan diets are appropriate for all
  stages of the lifecycle, including during
  pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and
  adolescence.
• Source American Dietetic Association

Go to the position paper on the ADA website
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Mike MahlerPersonal Trainer
I realized that I did not want to contribute to
the unnecessary suffering of other beings
www.mikemahler.com
There is no doubt in mind that a vegan diet is
healthy and that I can get everything that my
body needs for my intense lifestyle. Regardless,
like any other diet, planning is required
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BrendanBrazierProfessionalIronman
Most think I continue to improve as an athlete
at a fast rate in spite of being vegan thats
not the case. A highly alkaline, easily
digestible, mostly raw diet is without a doubt
the best diet for performance.
www.brendanbrazier.com
Just knowing that Im not contributing to so
many things that I dislike makes living easier.
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Scott JurekUltramarathonerWon the
Spartathlon,a 152 mile race
I started the transition for health reasons and
continued evolving my interest and commitment for
environmental reasons.
I've noticed my recovery time is quicker, my
energy level is higher, and I get sick less
often.
www.organicathlete.org
www.scottjurek.com
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I will remain vegan, not only because it keeps
the cancer at bay, but because of all the other
health benefits such as eliminating my arthritis,
increasing bone density, clearing my skin,
eliminating constipation, and lowering my risk of
heart disease, other types of cancer, diabetes,
and many others too numerous to mention.
www.ruthheidrich.com
I discovered that after I went vegan, that my
speed in running, swimming, and cycling improved
and that my endurance more than doubled.
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Robert Cheeke - Body builder
It may not make sense, based on the image and
reputation vegans have of being weak and skinny,
but I gained amazing amounts of muscle over the
years that I have been vegan and involved in a
weight-training program.
www.veganbodybuilding.com
I always had a love and appreciation for
animals.
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James SouthwoodFrench Savate Kickboxing 2006
British Champion
www.londonsavate.co.uk
My performance provides powerful evidence that a
diet abundant in health-giving plant foods
provides all the nutrients required to produce a
fit, successful athlete
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"In 1977, I decided to 'turn my life around' and
learn how to rebuild my body with foods designed
to heal. I eliminated all foods that came from
death of an animal to bring only life into my
body through living plants. I also eliminated
all dairy because my mother was human and not a
cow or goat. One day, someone called me a VEGAN
and I had to go look the word up. In making a
choice for life, I had no idea I had become
something there was a name for... I had become a
VEGAN!"
Spice Williams-Crosby Actress, stuntwoman,
martial artist nutritionist spicewilliams-crosby
.com www.spice-of-life.com
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Mac DanzigKing of the Cage champion
when I finally decided to cut everything out and
I was doing it right, it felt really good and I
didnt lose any strength at all I feel like I
recover quicker so its been good.
www.macdanzig.net
In this day and age I dont see any reason to
contributing to a really awful industry that
causes too many problems
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Alexander Dargatzbody builder
There simply is no need for us to consume animal
products and we cause a lot of harm by doing so
that is the definition of crime. I couldnt be
anything else but vegan after understanding that.
www.veganbodybuilding.com
My power has increased since becoming vegan,
especially my endurance, and I almost never get
ill anymore.
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Carl LewisOlympic Gold Medallist
Video of Carl Lewis talking about being vegan
My best year of track competition was the first
year I ate a vegan diet.
By continuing to eat a vegan diet, my weight is
under control, I like the way I look. I enjoy
eating more, and I feel great.
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Vegan athlete WebPages

• www.veganbodybuilding.com
• www.veganfitness.net
• www.organicathlete.org
• www.vegantriathlon.org.nz
• www.veganathlete.com