September 05, 2008

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Kids nowadays...tend to go overboard on protein --- something I believe to be totally unnecsssary.

- -Arnold Schwarzenegger

Scott Jurek

"On his own journey towards optimal health, Scott began transitioning to a vegetarian whole foods diet in 1997, while competing in several ultra trail races per year. In 1999, he adopted a vegan diet out of further health and environmental concerns. Scott continues to fuel his body on a completely vegan diet while competing in 10-12 ultramarathons per year in addition to his rigorous training schedule. All seven of his consecutive wins at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run were performed on vegan fuel."
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Cynthia Cooper

"Meat consumes the body's entergy. Being vegetarian allows me to use that energy for training..."
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Dr. Benjamin Spock

Whether you are a world class athlete, a weekend athlete, or simply a recreational exerciser, we now know that you can meet your performance objectives, and improve your health by eating a plant-based diet that meets your energy needs. Even at my present age, 93, I found that switching to a plant-based diet improved my health dramatically. Dr. Benjamin Spock, New Century Nutrition

It is the position of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, are nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.

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