How to Prevent Inflammation – It Can Hurt More Than Just Athletic Performance
Inflammation comes with the territory, and each athlete learns to manage it. While exercise might induce acute inflammation, everybody—not just athletes—is impacted by inflammation. What we eat and drink can cause inflammation in the body that may lead to chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune disease.
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 Super Bowl & Olympic Team Nutritionist on Athletic Performance & Food
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.
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.
