Foods For Fitness: What Athletes Need to Know

Whether participants are competitive athletes or individuals with active lifestyles, this course will provide insight into the best plant-based foods and nutrients to power athletic performance and physical activity. Similarly, participants will learn dietary strategies to reduce inflammation and support recovery outcomes. The class features a cooking demonstration of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.

Featured Class Topics

• Learn the foods and nutrients that provide optimal nutrition for active and athletic lifestyles.
• Explore how a plant-based diet reduces inflammation and improves recovery. 
• Examine macronutrients—carbohydrate, fat, and protein—and learn why plant-based sources are optimal for athletes.