How to build muscle on a vegan diet: 5 top tips

You don’t have to eat meat to put on muscle, here’s how to do it on a strictly vegan diet

As veganism is a lifestyle that completely prohibits the consumption of any and all animal based products it is a common misconception that those who subscribe to this lifestyle can’t put on muscle and train to the same level as those that get their protein from animal sources. It is indeed more difficult to find as many sources of high quality protein on a plant based diet but this doesn’t mean that serious muscle gains can’t be made. It’s simply a case of tailoring your diet to meet your body’s needs, ensuring that it gets enough protein from plant sources. 

Matthew Keeney, an ex bodybuilder turned raw food chef explains some of the benefits of training on a vegan diet:

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