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Meal Plans for Vegan Athletes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By JoAnne Barbieri

Being a vegan athlete includes consuming a healthy diet excluding any products containing meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy. Stereotypically, this diet is not supported for athletes due to the belief that protein and other nutrients are required to perform successfully.

JoAnne Barbieri began writing in 2004. She is a strength/conditioning coach and trainer through the National Strength & Conditioning Association and National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. She contributes to "The Atlantic County Woman," Shore Memorial Hospital and Absolute Fitness. Barbieri has a Bachelor of Science in exercise sport science from Ursinus College and a Master of Sport Science from the U.S. Sports Academy.