Plant-Based Power
How do vegan, vegetarian and other plant-forward diets work for people who engage in intense exercise? Aramark registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Anderson examines how following a plant-only or plant-forward eating pattern can help you hit the gym, trail or road.
The Joy of Soy
No animal protein? No problem. When trying to go vegetarian, vegan or plant-forward, you may question if you’re able to get enough protein each day. Amy says soy-based foods, like tofu, edamame and tempeh are the heroes here with high quality, plant-based protein.
Whole and Ready to Roll
What about before a workout? Set the processed food aside and go with a whole-food-first approach. Plant-forward options like a banana with peanut butter, a handful of nuts or our Strawberry Chia Toast with Greek Yogurt provide the nutrients your body needs to take your workout to the next level.
Eggplant-Forward
Now that you’re nice and hungry, give our Eggplant Meatball Marinara recipe a try. The star of this vegetarian dish is—you guessed it—eggplant! It’s roasted with low sodium soy sauce for depth of flavor and mixed with quinoa, onion, garlic and other ingredients for a deliciously satisfying meat alternative.
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.