Plant-Based Sports Nutrition

The perfect course for sports nutritionists to help their athlete clients who want to move to a more plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan diet. The book has evidence-based research on the advantages of plant-based eating, while improving performance. The authors give practical ways to eat and avoid issues with training and competition, including rehydration, calorie and glycogen replacement after strenuous exercise, and recipes from simple foods to keep on hand. Chapters 1 Gaining the Plant-Based Advantage 2 Getting Adequate Calories 3 Finding the Right Carbohydrate Mix 4 Choosing Smart Fat Over No Fat 5 Building Muscle Without Meat 6 Optimizing Bone Health 7 Boosting Iron Intake and Absorption 8 Breaking Free of Multivitamin Dependence 9 Prioritizing Food and Fluids Before, During and After Events 10 Choosing Whether to Supplement 11 Reducing Muscle Cramps and inflammation 12 Creating a Customized Meal Plan 13 Adapting the Plan to Manage Weight 14 Whipping Up Quick Plant-Based Meals and