PLANT POWER

We’ve come a long way from the meat-eating athletic stereotype of the ’90s. These days, there’s an increasing awareness of the performance, health and environmental benefits that a vegan diet has to offer, and many of us are looking to veganism to support. ‘Writing a solely vegan book for athletes has been a dream of mine since I wrote (Bloomsbury Sport, £14.99),’ reveals Bean. ‘This book provides evidence-based advice on how to optimise your performance on a vegan diet.’ If you’re wondering where to get your protein or how going vegan could bolster your performance, all the while creating tasty and nutritious snacks, meals and desserts, then this is the book for you. Here’s a recipe to get you started! ‘It could not be easier to make – you simply add all the ingredients to a roasting tin and let the oven do the work. It is packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate and fibre,’ reveals Bean. Yum!