I am 13 years old and have been a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian for 1.5 years. I am a year- round competitive swimmer, year- round dancer (pointe, ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap, lyrical) seasonal soccer player, seasonal basketball player, and a runner. My parents are concerned about vegetarianism affecting my sports ability, because since I've been a veggie, I have'nt dropped much time in swimming. They are afraid I don't get enough protein. I am very very strong for my age and am in good shape. Can someone please tell me about vegetarian teen athlete nutrition needs and easy ways I can reach them without having to buy special vegetarian foods ( ex. tofu, soymilk, etc.) I live in a family of meat-eaters who don't support me very much and would not buy me special things. Also I would like to know how much being veggie affects sports. I feel so much better now that I'm a vegetarian, and I wouldn't like to have to stop because it's affecting my sports ability. Thanks! Your help is greatly appreciated!
2007-01-06
14:23:31
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