No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded

A Plant-Based Nutrition and Training Guide for Every Fitness Level—Beginner to Beyond [Includes More Than 60 Recipes!]

Matt Frazier author Matt Ruscigno author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Published:8th Nov '18

Should be back in stock very soon

No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded cover

This revised edition offers a comprehensive guide to plant-based nutrition for athletes. No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded is perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their performance.

In No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded, readers will discover a comprehensive guide that combines healthy living, nutrition, and athletic performance tailored for those who choose a meatless lifestyle. This book serves as a resource for everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes, providing insights into how adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet can enhance physical performance and overall well-being. Author Matt Frazier, a passionate ultramarathoner and blogger, shares his expertise on the benefits of a plant-based diet, emphasizing that you don't have to sacrifice performance to live meat-free.

The book is structured into two main sections. The first offers practical advice on transitioning to a plant-based diet while ensuring nutritional needs are met. Frazier provides easy-to-follow recipes that are not only innovative but also designed to fuel your workouts and recovery. The second section dives into tailored training plans for runners, with strategies to build healthy habits, boost performance, and prevent injuries. With this blend of culinary and athletic guidance, No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded empowers readers to thrive in their fitness journeys.

As veganism continues to gain traction among elite athletes, No Meat Athlete, Revised and Expanded highlights the growing trend of plant-based diets in sports. Frazier includes motivational stories from successful athletes who have embraced this lifestyle, illustrating how a meatless approach can lead to weight loss, improved energy levels, and a reduced environmental impact. This revised edition is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their athletic performance while adopting a healthier, more sustainable way of living.

"If you've been waiting for the inspiration to turn your life around (by changing what you eat), here it is. It might not make the industrial food complex happy, but you'll be glad you did."

* Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception *

"Matt lays down a foundation for thinking about and moving in an important direction. His guidance feels safe and challenging. His wisdom and insight comes not a moment too soon."

* Sean Astin, actor *

"Matt Frazier has done us all a great service by answering many of the questions asked when athletes are either curious or doubtful about changing to a vegetarian or vegan diet. Matt's the guy to listen to."

* Danny Dreyer, co-author of ChiRunning, ChiWalking, and ChiMarathon *

"From basic nutrition to cross-training to what to eat for breakfast, everything you need to know to be a happy, healthy, and active vegan is here, no matter what size or shape you are!"

* Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Eve *

"As a runner who began competing in the days of the traditional steak training meal, I welcome this book's enlightening confirmation of my own experience: Athletes who pass on the meat can perform at the highest level and still enjoy their meals to the max. The human future will depend on a far more plant-based diet, and top athletes are showing just how rewarding that will be."

* Ed Ayres, founder, Running Times magazine, and author of The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, an Ico *

"No Meat Athlete will not only power your strength and endurance, it will give you an extra edge in every aspect of your life."

* Neal Barnard, M.D., author of Power Foods for the Brain *

"Matt Frazier is a rising star in the world of vegan athletes. Covering the mechanics of diet and training as well as the transformative nature of a whole foods-, plant-based diet, he demonstrates that a body running on plants is probably the one ahead of you at the finish line!"

* Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Vegan Table and The Joy of Vegan Baking *

"Anyone can become a No Meat Athlete, and Matt Frazier provides the roadmap to wellness and performance no matter where the journey takes you."

* Scott Jurek, world-renowned Ultramarathon champion and author of Eat and Run *

"In this fantastic book, Matt clearly lays out a simple but powerful plan for changing your eating habits. In small steps, you can create a healthier, stronger, more compassionate diet that will fuel the best version of you."

* Leo Babauta, simplicity blogger at zenhabits.net *

"Inspiring, encouraging, and packed with practical information, this is a book that will help anyone at any fitness level learn to eat and train for optimal plant-powered health."

* Virginia Messina, M.P.H., R.D., author of Vegan for Life and Vegan for H

ISBN: 9781592338597

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272 pages

Second Edition