ASCI*4020 Final Project- Think Plant-Based Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brooke Burger
This podcast provides a broad examination of the benefits and drawbacks of plant-based diets from different perspectives. There will be discussion about the different motivators that stimulate athletes to choose plant-based diets. In particular, health and psychological factors seem to be the most influential reasons as to why athletes choose to consume strictly plant based foods. You will hear from two high-school athletes on their feelings and experiences as a result of following a plant based diet. Enjoy!
This episode of the podcast features a high school hockey player. He speaks out about the misconceptions behind plant-based dieting and the stereotypes around avoiding meat products. We discuss the different motivating factors that influenced him to switch to a pescatarian diet and which factors motivate him to continue choosing plant-based foods. Tune into this episode hear the advice that our guest provides about how to stay motivated on a plant-based diet!
This podcast welcomes special guest Megan who is a high school student that has chosen to follow a vegan diet in order to progress and grow as a figure skating athlete. We discuss what sorts of foods are involved in her vegan diet, the importance of nutrition knowledge and the psychological factors like body image that motivate her to consume plant-based foods. Tune in to the next episode where I will sit down with another student athlete to discuss how plant-based dieting has influenced his hockey career.
This episode welcomes you to the podcast! You are provided with an introduction to plant-based diets and the benefits and drawbacks to this sort of dieting. The documentary 'The Game Changer' is also discussed in brief detail. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for more talk about plant-based diets and to hear an athlete share her experience with plant-based dieting!