A decade ago you’d likely find Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi eating a T-bone steak topped with fried eggs after a big workout. Today, though, the 41-year-old basketballer fuels up with soy milk smoothies blended with hemp, flaxseed, and chia seeds for breakfast; air-fried tofu, broccoli, and rice for lunch; and enchiladas stuffed with vegetables and smothered in “a plethora of vegan cheeses” for dinner.
Routine health testing is common for all athletes, but particularly important for those who avoid animal products, says Team USA senior sports dietitian Rikki Keen, RD. That’s because essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s are lower in plant foods and often need to be supplemented with vitamins.
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