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Non-animal based foods like beans and whole grains don’t often have high levels of iron, leading to anemia in vegan athletes. Pick vegan foods with higher levels of iron to stay health and competitive in sport.

Iron sources for vegetarian and vegan athletes

Iron isn’t well absorbed from plant sources, so it’s important for vegan and vegetarian athletes to frequently include foods in their menu that are higher in iron to meet their high iron needs.  TL;DR: Vegan athletes are often low in iron, as it’s best absorbed from animal sources. Check out the list below for high(er) […]

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Chia Seed Pudding: A Simple Snack for Busy Athletes

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How To Optimize Your Athletic Performance With Caffeine

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Nutrition for Successful Volleyball Players

Fueling for competition: Volleyball edition By: Kelsey Jarnell Volleyball is a fast paced and challenging sport that requires advanced skill and synchronization to play. Athletes playing this sport work diligently on perfecting skills such as strength, speed, endurance, and balance. With the aim of maximizing performance during a competition, it is important to have a

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