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The Endurance Nutrition ShowAuthor: Eleise Lowe
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9. Plant Based Endurance Athlete Evan Ayers
Friday, 19 February, 2021
Do vegans get enough protein? Have you ever considered eating completely plant-based as an athlete? Whether you’re drawn to a plant based/vegan lifestyle for ethical reasons, health reasons, or both, this episode is for you! Evan Ayers, creator of the Effectually Active podcast, leads a very mindful and purposeful life dedicated to all-around well-being and health. In this episode, we talk with him about what it’s like being a plant-based endurance cyclist and runner. He shares yummy snack recipes, personal experience with Everesting on the bike during extreme heat, book recommendations, and personal fueling practices. In addition to these pursuits, he is also a loving father & husband. Questions this episode covers: How to transition to a vegan diet? What are the benefits of a vegan diet? How will I get enough protein on a vegan diet? How to recover from hard training on a plant-based diet? How will fueling while training and racing change when eating vegan? Recommended Books: How Not to Die - Michael Greger Fiber Fueled - Will Bulsiewicz Eat & Run - Scott Jurek Links: Evan’s Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ItElMNIBEY Daily dozen app Recommended vegan treats: Vegan Brownie Bites Molasses Protein Power Balls Power Muffins This is the 9th episode of The Endurance Nutrition Show where we interview everyday athletes about the food they eat to fuel their success. Subscribe to see endurance athletes from cyclists to ultra runners to everything in between! Follow us on Instagram! @endurancenutritionshow @emilymon_ @eleiselowe Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!
