Plant-Based Running: How I Train for the NYC Marathon

Think you can’t run a marathon or ultramarathon on a whole food, plant-based diet? Think again. Read on to learn how this plant-based runner goes the EXTRA mile.

Documentary ‘The Game Changers’ Makes Compelling Case for Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes

Athlete or not, Netflix documentary ‘The Game Changers’ is a film that everyone could benefit from watching.

Ironman Brendan Brazier Is a Pioneer In Plant-Based Sports Nutrition

Brendan Brazier is way ahead of the game. As a former professional Ironman athlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon runner, he’s had his eyes on the prize since he was a young teen (he’s in his 40s now, though no one would guess by the look of him). Growing up constantly in motion, Brendan … Continued

Fiona Oakes Has Extreme Grit – Interview With a Plant-Based Ultra Runner

Fiona Oakes is a 4 time world record holder in endurance running. She runs on plants and is a dairy-free athlete advocate. After going plant-based she realized the health benefits and positive impact on the planet.

Study Finds Ditching Dairy Helps Endurance Athletes Enhance Their Long Distance Running

A dairy-free, plant-based diet may not only provide cardiovascular protection for athletes, but also enhance performance, allowing endurance athletes to continue to go the distance.

Plant Strong Collegiate Swimming Champion & Her Plant-Based Family Legacy

I was born into an athletic, plant-based family. My grandfather is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., and I was raised plant-based. I now swim competitively and have won championships all while powered by plants.

From Overweight, Asthmatic Child to Thriving, Athletic Adult – A Plant-Based Miracle

A whole food, plant-based diet neutralized my childhood asthma and dramatically improved my athletic performance.

Dairy Talks Season 1 – Why Olympic Athletes Are Ditching Dairy

Hear from Switch4Good’s core group of elite athletes and doctors about why they made the switch to go dairy free.

Plants Have All the Power We Need

Marco Borges, author of The Greenprint, works with many athletes, entertainers, and avid exercisers who have switched to a plant-based diet for all the health and athletic performance benefits it provides.

Plant-Powered Workout: Eating Around Your Exercise Schedule

Eating the right foods before and after workout can greatly affect your performance and fitness goals. Check out these great tips to fuel your body pre-workout and post-workout using optimal plant-based options.

NFL & Olympic Nutritionist: How Food Affects Athletic Performance

Dan Benardot, PhD, NFL nutritionist and Olympic team nutritionist talks about how losing weight is the wrong metric. How can we change existing paradigms in sports?

Olympic Team Nutritionist Talks About Energy Balance and Diet

When working with an Olympic team, I saw that athletes didn’t eat or drink anything during their 5-hour practices. But, energy balance is critical to performance.

Interview with Professional Hockey Player & Cornell Grad Colin Greening

Greening currently plays in the Toronto Maple Leafs Organization. He thinks athletes need to understand what affects their bodies, including food.

Former NBA Player John Salley Creates a Better Life

John Salley, basketball veteran, talk-show host, entrepreneur, health & wellness activist discusses athleticism, plant-based raw food and vegan wine.

Steph Davis, Professional Climber Will Blow Your Mind

Steph Davis, a wingsuit flier, sky diver, base jumper, and professional climber describes how eating plant-based ‘fuel’ keeps her lighter and more efficient.

More Plants on the Plate

Crispy, crunchy, colorful, and curiously delicious — all are words that describe a wide variety of vegetable, fruit, and whole-grain dishes.

A Lean Muscular Body: A Mere By-Product

Those who limit healthy carbohydrates for a prolonged period have been shown to demonstrate mental lethargy and increased general fatigue as the first symptoms.

Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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