Thrive (10th Anniversary Edition)

Thrive (10th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Brendan Brazier
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0738219525

One of the few professional athletes on an entirely plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performance as an elite endurance athlete. Ten years later, his lifestyle still works. In this anniversary edition, Brendan brings 25 new recipes as well as updates throughout. Thrive features a 12-week whole foods meal plan, 125 easy-to-make recipes with raw food options that are free of dairy, gluten, soy, wheat, corn, refined sugar. With this program, you can lower body fat and increase muscle tone; diminish visible signs of aging; increase energy and mental clarity; sleep better and more restfully. Thrive is a long-term eating plan that will help you develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy, whether you're a professional athlete or simply looking to boost your physical and mental health.

Vegetarian Sports Nutrition

Vegetarian Sports Nutrition
Author: D. Enette Larson-Meyer
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2007
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780736063616

This volume enables the reader to maximise nutritional benefits to boost performance, through eating strategies, recipes and plans. It includes sample meal plans for before, during and after exercise.

The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook

The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook
Author: Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RDN
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1578269059

Using the latest research in sports nutrition, this handbook helps athletes maximize their performance, expedite recovery, and optimize their health through balanced, plant-based eating. Debunking the myth that a plant-based diet and high-intensity athleticism just don’t mix, The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone looking to dive deep into the science behind plant-based eating and peak performance. Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet shouldn't mean giving up your gains — in fact, incorporating more plant-based foods may even give you an athletic advantage — provided you know how to properly fuel your body while eating vegan. The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook features: • Breakdown of key macro and micronutrients in a plant-based diet • The latest information on healthy supplements and dosing • Over 25 flavorful and fueling vegan recipes • Sample meal plans to create nutrient-rich, complete vegan meals • Guidance on the top athletic concerns, including bone health and rapid recovery The book provides expert guidance for everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, whether you are plant-curious, transitioning to a plant-forward diet, or want to refine your existing plant-based nutrition plan. With easy-to-follow vegan menus, recipes, tips, and tricks that can enhance performance, boost recovery and improve health, there’s no reason not to be a vegan athlete!

No Meat Athlete

No Meat Athlete
Author: Matt Frazier
Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1592335780

"Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--

Plant-based Sports Nutrition

Plant-based Sports Nutrition
Author: D. Enette Larson-Meyer
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2020
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1492568643

Plant-Based Sports Nutrition offers guidance to athletes who choose vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets about how to effectively fuel their training and competition while adhering to their eating preferences.

The Vegan Athlete

The Vegan Athlete
Author: Karina Inkster
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1510761616

Cook smarter and feel better with one hundred delicious recipes! Completely revised and updated from the author's previous Vegan Vitality, this is the ultimate guide to veganism for active lifestyles. More than eight million North Americans choose to exclude meat from their diets, and an additional twenty-five million rarely eat meat. Many of these individuals consume no animal products whatsoever. Why do these vegans and vegetarians choose to forgo steak, yogurt, or ice cream? Most commonly, they cite increasing and maintaining personal health. Add to this the steadily growing population of health and fitness enthusiasts who adopt plant-based diets temporarily to meet their performance goals, plus those looking to vegan diets for weight loss, and we’ve got a full-blown diet and lifestyle movement quickly expanding across the globe! This is a comprehensive active-living guide and cookbook for current and aspiring vegans and vegetarians interested in making regular physical activity a part of their lives. Fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster motivates and inspires readers to increase the quality (and length!) of their lives by enjoying a whole foods, plant-based diet and engaging in regular exercise. Recipes include: Apple spice baked oatmeal Open-face smoky melt Vegan scalloped potatoes Homemade energy bars Thai peanut curry with veggies, tofu, and pineapple African stew Clean 'n green flatbread No-cream of cauliflower soup Mediterranean medley salad Chocolate-dipped strawberry smoothie So many more! With healthy living advice for everyone from beginners to amateur athletes, as well as a well-rounded collection of one hundred mouthwatering recipes specifically created to fuel active living, this book sets itself apart by bridging the gap between diet and fitness, approaching health holistically and as a long-term lifestyle. Also included are interviews with vegan athletes and fitness professionals, each providing their own recipes, top-secret tips, and habits for healthy, active plant-based living.

The Plant-Based Power Plan

The Plant-Based Power Plan
Author: TJ Waterfall
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0241990769

HOW A PLANT-BASED DIET IMPROVES PERFORMANCE - AND HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF 'A fantastic resource for any plant-based athlete looking to get stronger or fitter' James Wilks, winner of The Ultimate Fighter and producer of The Game Changers 'Well-written, well-researched, highly recommended!' Gene Stone, co-author of How Not to Die 'Whether you're looking to kickstart a healthier lifestyle or take your training to the next level, this book has you covered' Plant-Based Health Professionals UK The scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows that a plant-based diet is one of the most effective ways to improve both long-term health and to see immediate results in terms of energy, recovery and performance. But what can you do to ensure your diet boosts your performance in your sport or training? In The Plant-Based Power Plan, registered elite sports nutritionist TJ Waterfall uses the cutting-edge research he applies with his clients - ranging from Premiership rugby players, competitive weightlifters and professional boxers, to Premier League footballers and ultra-distance triathletes - to bust the myths and explain how a well-planned plant-based diet can take your health and performance to the next level. With simple but comprehensive practical guidance - from maximising muscle protein synthesis and improving your recovery, to tweaking nutrition timing and getting enough energy to fuel highly active training schedules - TJ gives you everything you need to bring your A-game. He also shows you just how simple it is to incorporate the most important nutrients into your diet with a selection of 30 easy and delicious recipes. 'A definite "must read"' Fiona Oakes, four-time world-record-holding marathon runner 'Brim full of the information you need to eat your way towards your full potential' Etienne Stott MBE, London 2012 canoe slalom gold medallist 'A holistic lifestyle guide, from a scientist not a guru' Dale Vince OBE, Chairperson, Forest Green Rovers FC, the world's first vegan football club 'Every athlete, coach, trainer and medical practitioner in all sporting organisations should read this book and utilise the insights it offers' Les Kiss, Head Coach, London Irish Rugby Club

The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook

The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook
Author: Anita Bean
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1472984285

Exciting, healthy and tasty vegan recipes with the nutrients you need to train, recover and perform. Whether you already live a vegan lifestyle, embrace a meat-free day each week or you simply want to try some amazing flavour combinations, The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook will help you create easy, nutrient-packed meals to support your training goals. With a focus on performance, every recipe has been created to provide a high level of nutrients that will fuel your body. All the main meal recipes supply at least 20 g of protein per serving, the optimal amount needed for muscle recovery. As well as delicious everyday recipes, cooking tips and photographs, the book also contains evidence-based advice on how to fuel your workouts and maximise your performance. It debunks vegan myths, demystifies sports nutrition and will help you gain the confidence to create delicious, nourishing meals that will boost your fitness.

No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded

No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded
Author: Matt Frazier
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1592338593

No Meat Athlete is the plant-based guide you need to perform at your very best, no matter where you are on your fitness journey. Combining proven training plans, easy yet innovative recipes, and motivational stories into a unique fitness guide, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer, No Meat Athlete is perfect for all athletes, from beginner to elite, who want to enjoy the health benefits of a meatless lifestyle. Veganism, already a top food trend and diet, is taking off in the sports world. The lifestyle has been adopted by Olympians, body builders, and boxers, as well as top athletes in the NBA and NFL. Hollywood is on board, too. James Cameron (director of Avatar and Titanic) has produced a film on the topic called The Gamechangers, which follows vegan athletes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, U.S. Olympian Kendrick James Farris, and surfer Tia Blanco.In No Meat Athlete, author, blogger, and hundred-mile ultramarathoner Matt Frazier will show you the many benefits to embracing a plant-based athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts Improved energy levels to help not only athletic performance, but your daily life Reduced impact on the planet In this revised and updated edition, you'll also find new recipes, advice, and an all-new 12-week strength training plan designed to improve your overall fitness. Section I of the book provides practical advice for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, while ensuring you are getting all the nutrition you need. In Section II, Matt delivers training manuals of his own design for runners of all ability levels and ambitions, including tips for creating healthy habits, improving performance, and avoiding injuries. No Meat Athlete is your road map to top-notch performance, the plant-based way!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
Author: Julieanna Hever
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101543361

The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.