A plant-based diet is a popular and healthy way to eat for a good portion of the world's population. It includes a diet where all food choices are made from plant sources, and any animal-based foods such as meat and dairy are eliminated completely. Veganism is another term for plant-based eating. When adapting to this way of eating, it can take some people longer than others. There are stages between a regular diet with dairy and meat to veganism, and these can be implemented in steps where certain foods are reduced or minimized over time, such as specific meats (i.e. pork and beef). At the same time, vegetables, fruits, and other plant-based foods are increased.

Veganism can also be a philosophy, and many people eliminate animal-based foods and products from their lifestyle as a way to reject using animals. For many people, plant-based eating is a diet on the surface, while the commitment to abstaining from animal products extends much further.

• Learn all about calorie intake and what plant-based foods offer the most energy

• Find all about micro and macro nutrients and their sources and roles in your diet

• Learn about different plant-based supplements for athletes

• Get a vegan bodybuilding meal plan

• Receive numerous high-protein recipes to promote endurance

Even if you're not looking to become the world's best athlete, this book can offer valuable information on how and what to eat to maintain physical strength and power. What are the specific benefits of ditching animal products for plant-based eating? First and foremost, if you live and thrive in a physically active lifestyle, you'll need to increase your caloric intake. As an athlete, your BMI and body weight will be within a healthy range, and cutting calories is not recommended. At the same time, it's important not to consume an excessive number of calories, which is where a vegan diet provides some essential balance. By sticking with plant-based foods, you'll get all the nutrients and get the right amount of calories you need to maintain and improve your body and athletic performance.