Serena Williams reveals why she couldn't fully give up chicken for a vegan diet
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses her experience with a vegan diet, noting that while she found benefits for her health and performance, she struggled to maintain it exclusively. She explains that she eventually reintroduced certain foods like chicken and tacos into her routine.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the dietary habits of elite athletes and the challenges of maintaining restrictive plant-based diets.
Serena Williams tried changing her diet, but giving up some of her favourite foods proved difficult. The tennis legend explored vegan eating after her sister Venus Williams introduced her to raw vegetables and plant-based meals. Serena enjoyed the experience and felt it benefited her body and tennis. However, she could not stick to the diet completely.In a March 2016 interview, she explained why chicken and tacos eventually returned to her meals. She also recalled going vegan during the 2013 French Open, which she won. How Venus Williams introduced Serena Williams to vegan eatingSerena's interest in vegan food grew through her sister Venus, who explored the diet after experiencing health problems.
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