Commentary, Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Vegan Fitness

Three Vegan Nutrition Fixes to Kick Ass Like Nate Diaz

It’s a sad statistic that seventy percent of vegans go back to eating animal products of some kind. Health concerns are among the highest cited reason for this lapse. On the other side of the coin, there are athletes achieving peak health and optimal performance on a vegan diet. Serena William’s recent plant-based Wimbledon victory… Continue reading Three Vegan Nutrition Fixes to Kick Ass Like Nate Diaz

Nutrition, Radio Segment, Sports Nutrition, Vegan Fitness

LIVE 88.5 Startup, January 18th: Three Incredible Foods to Boost Athletic Performance!

I never cease to be amazed at the power of whole plant foods. Here is my discussion from January 18th with the LIVE 88.5 Startup crew. We talk about three amazing foods to dramatically improve your exercise and sports performance, drug free! Here is a blog I shared on the same topic earlier this month.… Continue reading LIVE 88.5 Startup, January 18th: Three Incredible Foods to Boost Athletic Performance!

Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Vegan Fitness

These Three Plant Foods For Athletes Are So Powerful, They Should Be Banned!

Every day, more professional and recreational level athletes are turning to plant-based nutrition to gain an athletic advantage. Plant based diets can reduce inflammation, improve energy, enhance athletic recovery and build a stronger immune system. All of these are important in achieving your best physical potential. Below are my top three plant based foods for… Continue reading These Three Plant Foods For Athletes Are So Powerful, They Should Be Banned!

Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Vegan Fitness

Simple Staples: Learning from Elite Kenyan Runners

I read an article recently that analyzed the diet of a group of elite Kenyan distance runners. It didn’t surprise me that  the diet is largely plant based. In fact, animal sources only comprise a mere five percent of their daily caloric intake. As such, the diet is very high in healthy carbohydrates for energy… Continue reading Simple Staples: Learning from Elite Kenyan Runners