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Videos » Plant-Based Success Stories » Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) Cooking: Bread Baking 101

Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) Cooking: Bread Baking 101

Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

By Center for Nutrition Studies March 22, 2010

Updated July 10th, 2018

Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu speaks about his success in athletics while eating a plant-based diet.

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