Meatless is better: athletes who switched to vegetarianism

Meatless is better: athletes who switched to vegetarianism

Is it possible to achieve heights in sports by giving up animal food? These athletes claim that it has only helped them.

It is believed that the diet of athletes must necessarily contain animal protein. However, there are many successful athletes who are vegetarians and even vegans. We have collected five such examples and stories about how their bodies have changed after giving up meat.

Alexei Voevoda

Alexei is one of the most famous vegetarian athletes. He initially switched to raw food diet to lose weight and get a chance to compete on the team. He accomplished this goal, but his training results didn’t get any better. Then the athlete decided to switch to vegetarianism, after which he finally noticed progress.

Alexey does not eat meat, but he eats eggs and cheese without rennet. The athlete admits that he does not regret his choice at all and the smell of even the most appetizing kebab does not affect him.

Lewis Hamilton

Unlike Alexey Voevoda, Hamilton came to veganism for ethical reasons. Lewis believes that eating animal meat is cruel, and the body does not need protein of animal origin.

The athlete claims that the transition to a plant-based diet has only benefited him. He reached the right weight, felt better and learned to control his energy levels. In addition, Lewis advocates for animal rights and cares about the environment.

Venus Williams

The tennis player gave up meat because of health problems. In 2011, Venus was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects tissues. Doctors advised her to switch to a raw food diet to reduce inflammation.

However, some time later, Williams still decided to expand her diet and became a vegan. The athlete claims that after giving up meat, she began to feel much stronger.

Jermain Defoe

Soccer player Jermain Defoe to switch to vegetarianism was inspired by his girlfriend. She showed the athlete documentaries on the subject, after which the athlete and made the decision to give up meat.

“I don’t see anything difficult to stop eating meat, eggs, dairy products, because it is replaced by a much more important feeling for me, which I experience when scoring goals,” Defoe said in an interview.

Kyrie Irving

NBA player Kyrie Irving said that after switching to a plant-based diet, he began to feel better both physically and mentally. The athlete claims that after giving up meat, he began to be more conscious about life.

“My perception became much better after I stopped consuming GMOs, pesticides and all the things that are added to food,” the basketball player claims.