Vegetarian Athletes and Nutrition Tips

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Nutrition Tips for vegetarian athletes Vegetarian athletes must be sure to eat a variety of food choices including protein-rich and carbohydrate-rich foods at each meal.  Vegetarian sources of protein and minerals typically found in meat include lentils, dried beans and peas (ready-to-use products are available), tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable (or soy) protein, and ready-made nut,
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Vegetables – Ten things you need to know

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 Ten things you need to know about vegetables Are you getting your five serves of vegetables a day? And your daily dose of all those vitamins, minerals  like iron and calcium, plus phytonutrients? Or are your storage, prep and cooking methods removing too many nutritious goodies before they even reach your plate? Here’s some tips
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