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How To Be An Athlete On A Plant-Based Diet

Rich Roll
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April 28, 2016
Rich Roll
Plant-Powered Athlete & Best-Selling Author
By Rich Roll
Plant-Powered Athlete & Best-Selling Author
Rich Roll is an accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate. A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Roll is a popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide.
April 28, 2016

It's totally possible to be a competitive athlete (or a casual athlete) and be plant-based. Watch the video below for tips on how to make sure your body is recovering from exercise properly and using energy efficiently, while eating meat-free.

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Rich Roll
Rich Roll

Rich is a two-time top finisher at the Ultraman World Championships and first person (along with colleague Jason Lester) to complete EPIC5 – 5 ironman-distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian Islands in under a week. His inspirational memoir FINDING ULTRA: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself was an Amazon #1 best-seller and has inspired thousands across the world to embrace a plant-based diet. Rich is a frequent guest on CNN, was named one of the "25 Fittest Men in the World" by Men's Fitness and is the host of The Rich Roll Podcast topping charts on iTunes. A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is an inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of healthy living. Co-authored with his artist / chef wife Julie Piatt, Rich’s new cookbook and lifestyle guide is titled The Plantpower Way. Also check out Rich's MBG Video Courses, The Ultimate Guide To Plant-Based Nutrition and The Art of Living With Purpose.

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