Minna Mettinen

About Minna Mettinen

Title: Vegetarian wheeled athlete

Becoming vegetarian was initially by necessity rather then choice as I had been prescribed to live on a pharmaceutical liquid meal replacement product. Upon realizing the second ingredient in these types of meal replacement products is corn syrup, I quickly went searching for a healthy replacement at our local health food shop -Healthy Living.

Vega was the most logical choice. Being a wheeled athlete participating in a variety of demanding endurance sports, there is no "˜off season' for me. The fatigue and weakness that typically set me spiraling physically and emotionally began to loose its grip upon switching to Vega. I have noticed a positive impact on recovery time since I began using Vega as my primary food source along with organic fruit, tofu and yogurt. My tolerance for rigorous training has been enhanced which I credit to my body having become properly ph balanced through the use of Vega. In addition, my immune system seems to have increased in vitality since switching to Vega, for I have not been hospitalized with infections, (which had been common in the past), since I began using Vega.

I live solely on Vega smoothies of various types. On training days I often consume 3,000+ cal. and Vega has kept me up to the "˜pace'. In fact, my racing times have shed dozens of seconds/KM. I am blessed to have discovered Vega and am pleased to share my experience switching from pharmaceutical meal replacement products to Vega. I can race with confidence, knowing that my body is fueled naturally by Vega.

Minna Mettinen
Vegetarian wheeled athlete
"“Kayaking, road racing, rowing, basketball, trail and skate park riding.