{"id":1100,"date":"2023-01-10T07:51:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T07:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veglord.com\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2023-01-10T07:52:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T07:52:12","slug":"debunked-the-major-myths-about-a-vegan-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veglord.com\/vegan\/debunked-the-major-myths-about-a-vegan-lifestyle","title":{"rendered":"Debunked: The Major Myths About a Vegan Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a ton of myths about veganism floating out there, and in some cases they’re holding people back from making the best decision of their lives. Don’t be one of those people!<\/p>\n

Let’s talk about a few of the most common objections people raise to a vegan lifestyle and debunk each one.<\/p>\n

Myth #1: “I’m an athlete, I need to eat meat!”<\/h2>\n

Nope, nope, nope. Many athletes are embracing veganism and seeing benefits to their performance and recovery by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Plus, a vegan diet is fantastic for boosting micronutrient intake.<\/p>\n

There are quite a few high-performing athletes that are thriving on a plant-based diet, and scientists have shown<\/a> that a vegan diet can support athletic performance.<\/p>\n

Ryan Stills<\/a> is one example of a vegan powerlifter who competes at the highest levels in his chosen sport. Does he look weak to you?<\/p>\n