Bodybuilding With a Meatless Diet

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Overview

Being a vegetarian doesn't mean you can't go into a career involving intense workouts and muscle production. In fact, vegetarian bodybuilders can do as well as their meat-eating competitors, as long as they pay attention to their diets and ensure that they are consuming high-quality protein.

Tips and Warnings

  • B-12 is the only vitamin that can't be found in the vegetable world, so vegans should consider taking a supplement.
Diana Bocco

About this Author

Diana Bocco is a health, wellness and travel writer with credits in publications such as "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." Bocco is also a seasoned independent traveler, as well as a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant.

Last updated on: 01/07/10

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