Why All Athletes Should Eat Plant-Based Diets

Enhance athletic performance with diet. Why a plant-based diet is best for athletes.

If you’re interested, check out my previous videos on athletes:

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

[aeriegrove]

I used to suffer "hangovers" after big days out running or riding but since going plant based a few years ago I don't really have any of that anymore. I'm lighter, stronger and more resilient than I ever was!

[donwinston]

The day after a 100 mile bike ride I got a scheduled CRP test and it increased 10 times more than normal. Gotta remember to take it easy before a test next time.

[scottyg]

Another excellent video! The Game Changers had a big effect on me and my nutrition! I haven't watched in a while but I need to go back and watch it one more time!😎

[charliemorrison]

I only need a few minutes to recover from hard exercises as opposed to the hours or a day like I did many years ago when I was not plant-based.

[Salamander]

As always, fact based. Love you sir, thank you for all you do. Went from 242.4lbs to 165 in 7 months eating plant based and fasting, best labs in over a decade and feel fantastic!!!

[jfrancis]

I’m really fascinated by this association between endurance athletes and atherosclerosis. It would be great to see more research on the mechanistic hypotheses. The suggestion the the increased calorie metabolism might be explanatory was the first I heard, but makes sense. Show me the data! 😊

[AnHourOfWolves]

I feel like this answers a question I had for a while: is it bad to eat a lot of food? The answer is no as long as it’s whole plant food? Honestly it’s a challenge trying to eat just 4000 calories a day of whole plants… I have to constantly eat and if I miss a meal then I will have a deficit that day. That’s even with peanut butter! But it’s worth it

[nebbykoo]

Of all the videos I've watched of yours, this one hit me the hardest.
I've decided to become flexitarian, and maybe vegan in the future.
Thank you for being honest and straightforward.

[RXP]

I got into endurance sports after going plant based, my recovery is amazing even though I have insomnia

[guerrerofit]

INTERESANTE!
MUCHAS GRACIAS DOC! POR SUS ESFUERZOS EN MOSTRARNOS UNA REALIDAD!
#GOVEGAN !!!

[Timpfe]

Great! Wish I knew more when I played basketball!

[SHAQATTAQ]

Lubie mięso, nie najadam się warzywami. Dziękuję koniec tematu

[rly]

The end of this video kind of left me hanging, are there implications or conclusions on arterial plaque in plant-based marathon runners vs omnivore marathon runners?

[jhunt]

Recently ran my 1st marathon and am training for an ultra.

[Vinegaroon]

Dr Gregor the Plant based diet is becoming more popular in part thanks to your efforts of you and colleges.

[Psychophski]

I love you Doc!!!! You doing an amazing job! Thank you!!!

[someguy]

"Athletic performance suffers...when you're dead."

Life is a marathon. The winners are the ones who run the farthest.

[STOPTheocracy]

OMG when I first read the title I thought it said "Why all ATHEISTS Should Eat Plant-Based Diets." 😆

[DanRuns]

Vegan for 6 years. Have achieved athletic achievements beyond my own expectations, documenting them on my channel.

[ZAIENAFIT]

Not sure I completely agree my father is 91 and eats meat and hardly any vegetables or legumes as he can’t digest it . Alternatively I have to eat more fibrous alkaline and leaner protein sources but bare minimal to fix my cholesterol and GFR . I’m still on the borderline form as an athlete I can’t afford to have athletic grievances.