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Whey Protein Might Make Your Muscles Grow, But There Are Some Downsides

Whey protein is popular among those looking to increase muscle mass, but there are some negative side effects.

These 20 Athletes Are at the Top of Their Game Without Eating Meat These 20 Athletes Are at the Top of Their Game Without Eating Meat

February 2, 2026

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Protein Powders (Because They’re Not All the Same) The VegNews Guide to Vegan Protein Powders (Because They’re Not All the Same)

This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze

If You’re Not Drinking Beet Juice, Are You Even a Pro Athlete? If You’re Not Drinking Beet Juice, Are You Even a Pro Athlete?

Lewis Hamilton and 34 Other Celebrities Who Made It to Level 10 on ‘Hot Ones’ Eating Only Vegan Wings Lewis Hamilton and 34 Other Celebrities Who Made It to Level 10 on ‘Hot Ones’ Eating Only Vegan Wings

Torre Washington Becomes First Vegan Bodybuilder to Reach the Mr. Olympia Stage Torre Washington Becomes First Vegan Bodybuilder to Reach the Mr. Olympia Stage

Runners: Eating More Plants Might Be the Secret to Boosting Your Endurance Runners: Eating More Plants Might Be the Secret to Boosting Your Endurance

Oat, Coconut, or Soy? Nutritionists Weigh in on the Healthiest Dairy-Free Milk Oat, Coconut, or Soy? Nutritionists Weigh in on the Healthiest Dairy-Free Milk

Strawberries and Pasta Are Iga Swiatek’s Secret Weapon on the Court: Here’s the Vegan Way to Try the Viral Dish Strawberries and Pasta Are Iga Swiatek’s Secret Weapon on the Court: Here’s the Vegan Way to Try the Viral Dish

Nutrition

What Every Athlete Should Eat After an Injury, According to a Dietitian

Optimal nutrition can benefit everyone, but when you’re trying to prevent or recover from a sports injury, it’s particularly important to pay attention to diet.

Who’s Vegan in the NBA? Why These 4 Basketball Players Turned to Plants to Up Their Performance Who’s Vegan in the NBA? Why These 4 Basketball Players Turned to Plants to Up Their Performance

Does Oat Milk Improve Athletic Performance? Oatly Puts Professional Sports Teams to the Test Does Oat Milk Improve Athletic Performance? Oatly Puts Professional Sports Teams to the Test

How Super Bowl Champ Deatrich Wise Jr. Gets His Protein Without Eating Meat How Super Bowl Champ Deatrich Wise Jr. Gets His Protein Without Eating Meat

Food News of the Week: NBA Legend Mitch Richmond’s Meatless BBQ, NYC’s Pastrami Queen, and Bagels at Barnes & Noble Food News of the Week: NBA Legend Mitch Richmond’s Meatless BBQ, NYC’s Pastrami Queen, and Bagels at Barnes & Noble

What Is Hemp Protein? Plus, 7 Vegan Hemp Powders to Try What Is Hemp Protein? Plus, 7 Vegan Hemp Powders to Try

The 7 Best Vegan Running Shoes for Stability, Motion Control, and Comfort The 7 Best Vegan Running Shoes for Stability, Motion Control, and Comfort

Why More Star NFL Players Are Embracing Protein From Plants Why More Star NFL Players Are Embracing Protein From Plants

NBA GOAT LeBron James Deserves a Title for His Vegan Smoothies NBA GOAT LeBron James Deserves a Title for His Vegan Smoothies

How a Plant-Forward Diet Helped This Lakers Rookie Stand Out How a Plant-Forward Diet Helped This Lakers Rookie Stand Out

Vegan in the NBA: Washington Wizards’ JB Blair Says “My Body Responded Wonderfully” Vegan in the NBA: Washington Wizards’ JB Blair Says “My Body Responded Wonderfully”

Tiger Woods’ Favorite Golf Course Snack Is a Vegan Classic Tiger Woods’ Favorite Golf Course Snack Is a Vegan Classic

How Lenny Kravitz’s Vegan Diet Keeps Him Fit at 58 How Lenny Kravitz’s Vegan Diet Keeps Him Fit at 58

Look Inside Neat Burger’s First US Outpost: The Vegan Chain Loved by Leonardo DiCaprio Look Inside Neat Burger’s First US Outpost: The Vegan Chain Loved by Leonardo DiCaprio

Mushroom Meat Just As Effective As Animal Meat to Build Muscle, Study Finds Mushroom Meat Just As Effective As Animal Meat to Build Muscle, Study Finds

Does Eating Meat Build More Muscle Than Eating Plants? Study Says No Does Eating Meat Build More Muscle Than Eating Plants? Study Says No

Fava Beans, Not Milk, Do Muscles Good, Study Finds Fava Beans, Not Milk, Do Muscles Good, Study Finds

Why Peloton’s Robin Arzón is Vegan and Thinks Balance is “Bullsht” Why Peloton’s Robin Arzón is Vegan and Thinks Balance is “Bullsht”

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Want a Good Workout Recovery Food? Try Almonds, New Study Says Want a Good Workout Recovery Food? Try Almonds, New Study Says

Coming Soon: New Documentary ‘I Could Never Go Vegan’ Tackles Vegan Skepticism Coming Soon: New Documentary ‘I Could Never Go Vegan’ Tackles Vegan Skepticism

Why Chicago Bears Quarterback Justin Fields Went Vegan And Never Looked Back Why Chicago Bears Quarterback Justin Fields Went Vegan And Never Looked Back

28 Vegan Athletes are Taking Over the Mr. America Competition 28 Vegan Athletes are Taking Over the Mr. America Competition

This Easy Vegan Protein Swap Can Offset All UK Aviation Emissions This Easy Vegan Protein Swap Can Offset All UK Aviation Emissions

America’s Youngest Yogi Just Opened a Food Truck—And It’s Vegan America’s Youngest Yogi Just Opened a Food Truck—And It’s Vegan

Why a Plant-Based Diet May Be the Secret to Chris Paul’s 12th NBA All-Star Appearance Why a Plant-Based Diet May Be the Secret to Chris Paul’s 12th NBA All-Star Appearance

How Chris Paul Got His Dad to Eat Vegan JUST Egg How Chris Paul Got His Dad to Eat Vegan JUST Egg

Serena Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal Star in New Campaign for Vegan Eggs Serena Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal Star in New Campaign for Vegan Eggs

The Sweet Reason NBA Star Jayson Tatum Launched a Vegan Gummy Candy Brand The Sweet Reason NBA Star Jayson Tatum Launched a Vegan Gummy Candy Brand

Serena Williams Invests in Vegan Menopause Brand to Support Women in Their Prime Serena Williams Invests in Vegan Menopause Brand to Support Women in Their Prime

Naomi Osaka’s Vegan Suncare Line Expands to 2,500 Walmart Stores Naomi Osaka’s Vegan Suncare Line Expands to 2,500 Walmart Stores

How Shaquille O’Neal Is Ditching Beef with Help from Slutty Vegan How Shaquille O’Neal Is Ditching Beef with Help from Slutty Vegan

Why The Weeknd, Chris Paul, and 21 Other Celebs Invested in This Vegan Protein Drink Why The Weeknd, Chris Paul, and 21 Other Celebs Invested in This Vegan Protein Drink

Vega Founder’s New Cell-Based Scramble Is More Nutritious Than Chicken Eggs Vega Founder’s New Cell-Based Scramble Is More Nutritious Than Chicken Eggs

New Pork-Free Chorizo, US Wins Veganuary, and More Vegan Food News of the Week New Pork-Free Chorizo, US Wins Veganuary, and More Vegan Food News of the Week

World Champion Fencer Miles Chamley-Watson Dares Everyone to Eat Vegan Chicken World Champion Fencer Miles Chamley-Watson Dares Everyone to Eat Vegan Chicken

Adidas and Stella McCartney Enlist World Cup Star For First Vegan Soccer Shoe Adidas and Stella McCartney Enlist World Cup Star For First Vegan Soccer Shoe

Snoop Dogg and Chargers’ Safety Derwin James Give Out More Than 600 Beyond Burgers For NFL Season Snoop Dogg and Chargers’ Safety Derwin James Give Out More Than 600 Beyond Burgers For NFL Season

Venus Williams Says No Whey with Launch of New Vegan Protein Powder Venus Williams Says No Whey with Launch of New Vegan Protein Powder

Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough’s Vegan Wine Comes to the LA Chargers’ SoFi Stadium Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough’s Vegan Wine Comes to the LA Chargers’ SoFi Stadium

NBA All-Star Chris Paul Is Putting Vegan Vending Machines on HBCU Campuses NBA All-Star Chris Paul Is Putting Vegan Vending Machines on HBCU Campuses

The NBA’s First Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Is Headed to the Detroit Pistons. And He’s Taking Vegan Eggs With Him. The NBA’s First Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Is Headed to the Detroit Pistons. And He’s Taking Vegan Eggs With Him.

Why Are All These Olympic Skateboarders Vegan? Why Are All These Olympic Skateboarders Vegan?