Why Athletes Need More Protein

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I’ve been an endurance athlete for a long time, but I haven’t always been strong and thriving. For many years, I battled an eating disorder that resulted in me being weaker, more prone to injury, and of course, unhappy. During this time, I embraced a vegan diet under the false pretense that it would be both healthier and better for the planet. I stopped eating…