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Introduction
Do you often hear comments such as:
- Oh, are you a vegan athlete? Where do you get protein from?
- Bodybuilder vegan? C'mon ... It can't be!
- Building muscle without meat? It's impossible!
If you're a vegan, you've probably heard these a million times.
So is it possible to follow a vegetarian way of life and do sports, fitness or bodybuilding at the same time? Are vegetarianism and sports compatible?
We present you a book for vegetarian athletes, bodybuilders, fitness, and sports enthusiast, written by a nutritionist, vegetarian, and trainer on healthy eating.
Vegan athletes, bodybuilders, fitness or sports enthusiast have special dietary needs. Vegans working out with the to rebuild their body, have to be extra vigilant of their protein intake and expenditure.
A vegetarian diet gives the body no less energy than a meat diet. You just need to keep track of the variety of foods consumed daily to ensure the right set of nutrients.
So, this book will help you in this matter.
In this VEGAN COOKBOOK, the author has collated the best high- protein plant-based recipes optimized for athletes, bodybuilders, any fitness or sports enthusiast, and men and women for balanced sports nutrition.
These easy-to-cook vegan recipes are suitable for anyone new to the vegan diet or cooking and will allow you to reduce your time in the kitchen in order to pay more attention to your workouts:
High protein breakfasts for energy
Protein salads with healthy nutrients
First courses for proper nutrition
Delicious staple foods for energy recovery
Savory snacks and protein smoothies
Plant-based protein desserts for a good mood
All recipes include full macro profiles.
In addition, in the first chapters of this book, we recall the basic and important aspects of a vegetarian diet for vegetarian athletes, bodybuilders, sports and fitness enthusiasts.
Gain muscle mass by eating properly and recharge your batteries for your sporting achievements!
Starting a vegetarian diet is a great idea, but you have to know where and how to start this process.
There is so much different and conflicting information about vegetarianism and sports compatible - how do you find the right answers to all your questions?
We provided all the necessary facts about the vegetarian plant-based diet in general and, in particular, about the rules for protein intake for vegan athletes, bodybuilders, fitness or sports enthusiasts in our book. In this book, we will talk about the basics of a plant-based diet and everything you need to know when starting out. Also, in this book, we share with you simple and easy steps on how to start a vegetarian plant-based diet without harm to your health. And these simple steps will help you to achieve your goal!
"VEGAN DIET for ATHLETES and BODYBUILDERS:
How to Build Muscle and Gain Weight
with Plant-Based Food? "

So, from this book you will learn:
What is vegetarianism itself all about? What is veganism?
How can you devote yourself to that? What would it cost you?
What is the nicest way to turn down meat?
Foods for a vegan diet - what you can and cannot eat?
Best high protein sources on a vegan diet
Vitamins and supplements for athletes and bodybuilders on a vegan diet
How to start a vegan diet?
The basics of vegan diets (calories, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals) for athletes and bodybuilders
How much protein you need for your workouts?
How to gain weight on a vegan diet?
How can you still build muscle?
Learn how to easily switch from an animal diet to healthier plant-based food without sacrificing delicious foods.
In the following chapters, we recall the main and important aspects of a vegetarian diet for vegetarian athletes, bodybuilders, sports and fitness enthusiasts.
What Can a Vegetarian Eat?

When you finally decide to follow a vegetarian plant-based diet, below is a list of foods you can consume:
- Vegetables: Carrots, kale, pepper, tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
- Whole Grains: Rolled oats, quinoa, brown rice, brown rice pasta, farro, etc.
- Fruits: Pears, bananas, apples, berries, peaches, mangoes, pineapples etc.
- Legumes: Chickpeas, peas, black beans, peanuts, lentils, etc.
- Starchy Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, butternut squash, potatoes, etc.
- Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters: Tahini, almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, natural peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, etc.
- Healthy Fats: Olive oil, unsweetened coconut, avocados, coconut oil, etc.
- Condiments: Mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, salsa, nutritional yeast, vinegar, etc.
- Plant-based Protein: Tempeh, Tofu, plant-based protein sources, etc.
- Unsweetened Plant-based Milks: Almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Spices, Seasonings, and Herbs: Rosemary, turmeric, black pepper, basil, curry, salt, etc.
- Beverages: Sparkling water, tea, coffee, etc.
Foods to Avoid

- Fast Food: Hotdogs, french fries, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, etc.
- Processed Animal Foods: Lunch meats, beef jerky, bacon, sausage, etc.
- Refined Grains: Bagels, white pasta, white rice, white bread, etc.
- Added Sugars and Sweets: Soda, sugary cereals, pastries, candy, cookies, table sugar, sweet tea, etc.
- Convenience and Packed Foods: Cereal bars, chips, frozen dinners, crackers, etc.
Blacklist" foods for Vegetarian

Many foods purchased in the store contain ingredients that either contain substances of animal origin, or, in one way or another, are associated with the exploitation of animals. In short, there are many foods that seem vegan, but vegans should avoid them.