Another NFL Team Is "Veg Curious" | Brittany Dunn, Sports Dietitian

Published: Feb. 8, 2022, 8 a.m.

The idea of taking meat off the menu and opting for a plant-based diet is gaining steam in the National Football League. It was only a few years ago that numerous players on the Tennessee Titans roster explored the idea. Now, there are members of the Philadelphia Eagles who have become \u201cveg curious\u201d and one player who is eating fully plant-based.

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Sports dietitian and performance chef Brittany Dunn is tasked with fueling their bodies and minds with proper nutrition so they can excel on the field. Clearly, she\u2019s good at her job. The team secured a coveted spot in the playoffs this past season.

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She joins \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll to talk about working with player to optimize their nutritional needs and how veg curiosity is expanding beyond the locker room. Eagles staff members are also warming to the idea.

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Chuck also has details on other players around the league who have adopted a plant-based diet, including members of the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.

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Brittany Dunn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyd_rd

Dunn Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/dunnnutrition

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SW Florida Veg Fest

https://bit.ly/SWFLVeg2022

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Tom Brady\u2019s Chef Interview

https://bit.ly/TB12Chef

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Chuck Carroll

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Physicians Committee

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm

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21-Day Vegan Kickstart App

iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS

Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd

Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed

202-527-7500

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