"Optimizing Athletic Performance with Plant-based Diet" with TJ Waterfall
Episode description
TJ Waterfall is a registered sports nutritionist specialising in plant-based nutrition. TJ has a first-class Master's degree in clinical and public health nutrition from University College London (currently in the top 10 universities in the world) and has since worked with many world-class elite athletes, including several UK Olympians. TJ recently authored a book published by Penguin, The Plant-Based Power Plan, to make lots of the evidence-based strategies, advice and tips he uses with his clients accessible to anyone interested in improving their health and fitness on a plant-based diet.
In this conversation TJ shares what sets plant-based diet apart when it comes to athletic performance - we talk about recovery, antioxidants load, gut health, micronutrients, and anti-inflamatory quality of the diet overall. TJ also addresses common question related to protein intake requirements, effectiveness of plant-based nutrition for elite athletes and weight-lifters, carb-loading, and many other common questions he receives when working with his clients. Tune in to learn more!
For additional resources, please visit the following:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_waterfall
- TJ's book, The Plant-Based Power Plan (US): https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Power-Plan-Increase-Strength/dp/024147244X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+plant+based+power+plan&qid=1623612793&sr=8-1
- TJ's book, The Plant-Based Power Plan (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plant-Based-Power-Plan-Increase-Strength/dp/024147244X
- Website: www.meatfreefitness.co.uk
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