Top Plant-based Athletes: How does diet enhance performance?
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Georges Laraque Former National Hockey League. 13-year veteran. NHL Players Association. Veganism could have allowed me to extend my career in the NHL beyond the eighteen-year mark. In 2009, I was suffering from asthma, high blood pressure, and two herniated disks. My hockey playing career came to an abrupt end, leaving me emotionally and physically crippled. The same year, Sean Monson’s documentary, Earthlings, hit me with a life-changing experience. I decided to embrace veganism. I abstain from eating and drinking any animal products out of concern for human health and animal welfare. Four years later, my plant-based diet continues, consisting of 30% raw food and lots of Vega products. Thanks to my change to a plant-based diet, I am in top shape: healthier, stronger, and tougher. At 260 pounds, I run half-marathons without pain or medication. On my long runs, I find myself thinking about how delicious my next vegan meal will be! georgeslaraque.com
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