Ep175. The positive benefits of veganism in sport, with Karen Carney

The Simply Vegan Podcast is bought to you by the UK’s only vegan magazine, Vegan Food & Living. Hosted by magazine editor Holly Johnson, join us on the first Thursday of each month as we chat to some of the inspirational people helping to grow the vegan movement – from chefs and influencers to athletes and doctors.Today Holly is joined by sports presenter and ex-Lioness Karen Carney, who went vegan in 2018. Discover how injury led Karen to research anti-inflammatory eating, and the incredible impact going plant-based had on her recovery and performance.Karen shares her thoughts on the rise of women's football, the increase in vegan athletes and how the vegan movement has changed since 2018. She also chats to us about her work with vegan cheese brand Violife to encourage more footballers to try eating plant-based.Support your favourite vegan podcast – and help the vegan movement grow!• Leave us a review and share this episode with friends• Tag us in your social posts @simplyveganpodcast and @veganfoodandliving• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99p at veganfoodandliving.com/podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether you're vegan, plant-based or just vegan curious, join us on a journey into the world of plant-based cooking and discover the countless benefits of eating less meat and more veg.Bought to you by Holly Johnson and Molly Pickering from Vegan Food & Living – the UK's ONLY dedicated vegan magazine – we chat to actors, activists, wellness experts, nutritionists, doctors, scientists and chefs to find out how to cook vibrant, tasty meals that will not only help us to live healthier, happier lives but also positively impact nature and the planet. We guarantee you won't see the world in the same light again…Join our passionate community on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/simplyvegan and access exclusive content, free downloads, live episodes and ad-free listening. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.