Plant-based pugilism: why boxers are laying off the meat
A growing number of boxers are turning to plant-based diets as they look for a competitive edge
With veganism rising so significantly over the past few years, it is unsurprising that sportspeople are turning to a plant-based diet. While animal protein was once seen as crucial to building muscle, there are now a raft of bodybuilders, for example, who forego meat, fish and dairy — without it hampering their form.
“Someone asked me, ‘how could you get as strong as an ox without eating any meat?’ ” says Patrik Baboumian, a German strongman with a long list of records, in a recent documentary called The Game Changers, which profiles a number of successful vegan athletes. “Have you ever seen an ox eat meat?” was his reply...
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