PLANT-BASED POWER
Sep 30, 2021
4 minutes
IMAGES STEVE SAYERS & GETTY IMAGES
Whether animal or plant-derived, triathletes thrive on a wholesome and balanced diet containing a variety of foods rich in unrefined carbohydrate, good quality protein and fats, with a diverse range of fruit and vegetables to ensure a good intake of micronutrients. But plant-based triathletes need to give their diet a little more thought than non-vegans, who can get enough protein, vitamin B12 and minerals, such as calcium, iron and zinc, from meat and fish, eggs and dairy products. Plant-based sources of these nutrients are tofu, nuts, seeds, lentils and pulses, fruit and veg, soya beans and grains like quinoa and brown rice. The great news is
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