The age-old image of athletes with their plates piled high with chicken, eggs and meat, alongside protein shakes is one which we all carry in our minds. For the longest time, consumption of animal protein has been associated with strength and performance. But that is changing. Today, a growing number of world-class athletes are breaking stereotype by not only switching but also thriving on plant-based diets. They are proof that power, endurance, and recovery can all come from plants. They are the plant-powered heroes of not just individual but also team sports. Novak Djokovic has been the world’s number-one tennis player for several years. Djokovic credits his plant-based diet for giving him sharper focus, quicker recovery, and consistent energy levels during long matches. In his interviews he has often spoken about how removing dairy and meat from his diet has reduced his allergies and breathing problems, which in turn helped…