“Vegans can’t be as good as non-vegans in sports.”

Is this true? And, more importantly, WHY do people make this claim?

To answer these questions, we must figure out what exactly ‘being a vegan’ entails and how protein consumption is very likely your limiting factor.

If you are a vegan athlete, this article is a MUST to understand how to ensure you are eating enough of the RIGHT type of protein you need to excel on the field or court.

Many athletes choose to follow a vegan diet for various reasons - this article does not intend to help you decide if being a vegan is right for you.

Rather, this article does intend to help you understand what you need to prioritize in order to be a high achieving (and recovering) female athlete.