Plant foods have the most nutrients and the fewest calories. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants that are necessary for optimal performance. It is also alkaline which helps reduce inflammation, and promotes bone and immune health.
An unprocessed plant-based diet is essential for cell renewal, and is also beneficial for the environment and the planet. Eating healthy, "clean food" means consuming food that can be bought from farmers.
Food that is genetically modified, which is also called artificial food, is full of pesticides and herbicides, which have the opposite effect than desired on our body.
Myths about plant-based nutrition for athletes:
Not getting enough protein
It is not possible to ingest complete protein
Some of the positive effects of a plant-based diet:
sleep quality improvement
eliminating the desire for artificial food
reduction of body fat
less joint inflammation
improving memory
losing the need to use additional stimulants for energy
improved ability to build healthy muscle tissue
improved ability to burn fat as energy
faster recovery after exercise
reduced bad cholesterol level
stronger bones
better skin
better muscle tone
improved sports performance
With a plant-based diet, it is preferable to eat foods that are raw or cooked at lower temperatures to retain more nutrients.
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