"Although good nutrition is about eating the right nutrients for overall health, sports nutrition has more nuances, such as nutrient timing, meal composition, and hydration. When plant-based diets are thrown into the mix, a recipe for confusion is inevitable... but not any more! Dietician, food and nutrition author, and athlete natalie Rizzo, MS, RD breaks down the mystery of maintaining vegetarian and vegan diets for all types of athletes across all fitness levels in Planted Performance. After introducing everything you need to know abuot eating a plant-based diet -- including the types of nutrients to prioritze and how to get enough protein -- over 60 delicious and easy -to-make plant-based recipes are specifically designed to fuel you through every part of the day. Also included are simple, daily meal plans for different types of training days (endurance, intense, strength, and rest), 7-day meal plans, and recipes that are geared specifically for pre- and postworkouts. Whether starting your day with Key Lime Quick Bread, snacking on Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites, or carb-loading with Lemon and Olive Oil Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons, Planted Performance will be your personal nutrition coach." -- Page 4 of cover.
