Vegetarian Boxers???

[jonesy]

As a vegetarian athlete myself, i guess this topic interests me more than non-vegetarians but does anybody know of any vegetarian boxers? Past or Present.

I know Allan Green is a vegetarian.

I also know that Tim Bradley goes on vegan diet when in training camp, although he not a vegan himself.


Anyone else? Links/Articles appreciated!

[jonesy]

Bradley explaining his vegan diet.

[Aperion]

Clottey also switches to a Vegan diet when he's in training camp.


To the OP - any advice on doing the vegetarian thing? Not only do I like meat, the response my body has to it tells me its good for me. I don't exactly eat pounds of steak everyday, but what are any specific good changes and advantages you notice being vegetarian and athletic? Do you ever get a lack of the right types of proteins and B vitamins and/or lack of energy?

[NChristo]

Eder Jofre.

[jonesy]

Clottey also switches to a Vegan diet when he's in training camp.


To the OP - any advice on doing the vegetarian thing? Not only do I like meat, the response my body has to it tells me its good for me. I don't exactly eat pounds of steak everyday, but what are any specific good changes and advantages you notice being vegetarian and athletic? Do you ever get a lack of the right types of proteins and B vitamins and/or lack of energy?

In general a vegetarian lifestyle is a more healthy option. Some of the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle include: living longer, having less risk of heart disease, reduced risk of cancer, you become slimmer, naturally detox, your bones will last longer, you avoid toxic chemicals, protect yourself from food-borne illnesses, prevent back problems, improve digestive system and help to reduce sleep problems, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, depression and a diminished sex drive. Not to mention the ethical and financial advantages.

If you eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet then no, you will not lack protein or vitamins. There are many vegetarian food sources high in protein.

[jonesy]

Eder Jofre.

Cool, thanks.

[βetamax]

Clottey also switches to a Vegan diet when he's in training camp.


To the OP - any advice on doing the vegetarian thing? Not only do I like meat, the response my body has to it tells me its good for me. I don't exactly eat pounds of steak everyday, but what are any specific good changes and advantages you notice being vegetarian and athletic? Do you ever get a lack of the right types of proteins and B vitamins and/or lack of energy?

I don't think that's correct about Clottey. During the "Road to Dallas" episode they showed his cook preparing salmon for him.

As far as protein there are a ton of vegetarian sources and they easily be combined with other foods to form a complete protein. Beans and rice, for example, is a complete protein.

[Aperion]

In general a vegetarian lifestyle is a more healthy option. Some of the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle include: living longer, having less risk of heart disease, reduced risk of cancer, you become slimmer, naturally detox, your bones will last longer, you avoid toxic chemicals, protect yourself from food-borne illnesses, prevent back problems, improve digestive system and help to reduce sleep problems, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, depression and a diminished sex drive. Not to mention the ethical and financial advantages.

If you eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet then no, you will not lack protein or vitamins. There are many vegetarian food sources high in protein.

From what I understand, most (or all?) vegetarian protein sources are from soy? I have heard bad things about consuming too much soy, as it is convereted to estrogen or has estrogen type properties and effects on the body. Are their non-soy based vegetarian protein sources?

[βetamax]

From what I understand, most (or all?) vegetarian protein sources are from soy? I have heard bad things about consuming too much soy, as it is convereted to estrogen or has estrogen type properties and effects on the body. Are their non-soy based vegetarian protein sources?

There's actually quite a bit of vegetarian protein sources other then soy. Walnuts, almonds, chickpeas, black beans, avocados, quinoa, hempseed, lentils. That's just a handful off the top of my head.

As far as soy, I'd be skeptical about some of what you read and understand that the dairy industry has an agenda against soy. I can't say I've done a lot of research on soy so I don't want to say too much. I don't really worry about it, it just makes up a small part of my diet. They've been consuming it for thousands of years in Asia, afterall. One thing is I'd make sure to consume organic because otherwise you might be getting GMO soy though I recently heard that there is also a loophole with organic where you still might be getting GMO anyway.

[Marcov]

Howard Davis Jr. fought his career as a vegetatian and he lacked the strength I feel to compete at the highest level. I am not saying it can't be done but if someone chooses to be a vegetarian while competing it would be wise to study "complete proteins". Many foods have proteins but by themselfs do not supply the proper amino acids to maintain strength.