Plant-Based Diets in Athletes and Active Adults
November 20, 2024 - By ARC Health & Wellness Community
In this session, we dove into the world of plant-based diets for athletes and active adults! We explored the potential benefits of plant-based diets for performance, addressed common nutritional concerns, including deficiency risks, and shared practical strategies to help athletes optimize their performance and recovery while meeting their nutritional needs. The presentation was followed by a Q&A.
Presenter: Alyssa Leib, MS, RD, of Peak to Peak Nutrition
Bio: Alyssa Leib, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Peak to Peak Nutrition. She works with endurance and mountain athletes and active individuals to help improve performance, manage health conditions and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Prior to starting her career as a dietitian, Alyssa worked as a health economist, where she researched the effects of various interventions on chronic disease outcomes.