Some studies and athletes have demonstrated that it is possible
to increase muscles and be fit with a plant-based nutrition.
For example, one of the best runners of all time and
American ultramarathoner, Scott Jurek is known to be a
plant-based eater!
While thousands of research demonstrate the health
benefit of consuming vegetables as a way to prevent
illness, many still refuse to change their nutrition to
increase our quality of life.
Too many people believe that exercising, medication and
supplements are sufficient to maintain health. Meanwhile,
experts in the field of health and wellness say that weight
management is 75–80% nutrition and 20–25% exercise.
According to some research plant-based eaters showed
fewer signs of depression and mental illness than
omnivores. There is much more research to be done and
certainly some aspects to consider (like sugar intake) but
these researches are very promising. The best way to
know is to try it and see how you feel.