Vegan Biathlete: powder

Saturday, 16 June 2012

Vegan Question Answered: But there's no protein in veggies?!

So...

Being vegan, I constantly get asked the most ridiculous questions. And I'm going to be answering them once and for all.

But there's no protein in veggies?!

Whole grains, nuts, lentils, beans, and even seeds are excellent sources of protein. As for high performance protein powders for athletes, brown rice and hemp protein is the way to go!

Soy has been proven to boost estrogen levels, which is most likely undesired in males, which is why I do not recommend soy for protein powders (tofu and other soy products are fine, because protein is much less concentrated).

About Biathlon

Biathlon is a demanding sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting. It is a sport that originated in the Scandinavian countries as part of a military exercise, as infantry patrols were often conducted on skis. There are two positions from which biathletes shoot from: prone and standing. The prone position, which involves lying down, is steadier than the standing position. As a result, the prone target is much smaller. Both positions require that five metal targets (that turn from black to white when hit) be hit from a distance of 50 metres with only five bullets. For each miss, there is a penalty of either: a 150-metre penalty loop or one-minute added to the final time, depending on the type of competition.