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An athlete lifts a heavy kettlebell at a sporting competition.
Elite kettlebell sport athlete Jennifer Hintenberger has been vegan for more than a decade. She said a plant-based diet helped her manage severe chronic health issues and fuel her world-record athletic performance.

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  • An elite athlete said following a vegan diet helped her reduce symptoms of chronic illnesses. 
  • She said worrying less about protein allowed her to find foods that worked best for her body. 
  • Her typical diet includes lots of fruit, which she said has boosted her energy and recovery.

As a personal trainer in her early 20s, Jennifer Hintenberger seemed healthy on the surface.

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health, health, nutrition, Diet, Vegan, plant-based
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