Importance of Seeds and nuts in the diet for athtletes

Times have changed from when we used to joke about folks who ate “nuts and berries"—the makings of a bland diet. Today’s athletes routinely enjoy nuts and berries, and are now looking for ways to notch up their diets with more seeds—such as flax and chia—and whole grains like quinoa.

This trend can enhance the health of both our bodies and the planet. That is, by choosing more plant foods, we’ll end up eating less meat and animal protein. If each of us were to eat just one less pound of beef per week, greenhouse gas emissions would drop significantly. 

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