Recovery is the key to our health, whether you are an athlete or not. We would argue that the biggest factor that influences recovery is SLEEP, followed by your diet, exercise regime and the way you handle stress. If you want to learn more about how sleep influences our bodies and minds, then we recommend you read the book "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker.
For a number of years now, a plant-based whole foods diet has been shown to help with athletic recovery. The links below go into detail as to how a PBWF diet can help us recover better and faster.
- Plant-based diet improves recovery - article in Runners World
- Plant-based diets for cardiovascular safety & performance in endurance sports - article in MDPI
