Thrive the vegan nutrition guide to optimal performance in sports and life

The Thrive Diet is a long-term eating plan to help all athletes (professional or not) develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy. As one of the few professional athletes on a plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier researched and developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performanc...

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Main Author: Brazier, Brendan
Corporate Author: Da Capo Press
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pa. : Da Capo/Lifelong : a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2008.
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Summary:The Thrive Diet is a long-term eating plan to help all athletes (professional or not) develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy. As one of the few professional athletes on a plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier researched and developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performance as an elite endurance competitor. Brazier describes the benefits of nutrient-rich foods in their natural state versus processed foods, and how to choose nutritionally efficient, stress-busting whole foods for maximum energy and health. Features a 12-week meal plan, over 100 allergen-free recipes with raw food options--including recipes for energy gels, sport drinks, and recovery foods--and a complementary exercise plan.--From publisher description.
Item Description:"First Da Capo Press paperback edition 2008"--T.p. verso.
"This book was previously published in hardcover as The thrive diet: the whole food way to lose weight, reduce stress, and stay healthy for life"--P. [4] of cover.
Physical Description:x, 309 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781600940606 (hardcover)
1600940609 (hardcover)
9780738212548 (pbk.)
0738212547 (pbk.)
Author Notes:Brendan Brazier is a professional Ironman triathlete and creator of VEGA, an award-winning whole food plant-based nutritional product line that's available in natural and health food outlets. The 2003 and 2006 Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion, he is a renowned speaker and sought-after presenter throughout North America. Brazier testified in 2006 before the United States Congress about the significant social and economic benefits that can be achieved by improving personal health through better diet. In 2007 he was named one of The 25 Most Fascinating Vegetarians by VegNews Magazine . He lives in Vancouver, Canada.