The Vegan Athlete: A Complete Guide to a Healthy, Plant-Based, Active Lifestyle

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Cook smarter and feel better with one hundred delicious recipes! Completely revised and updated from the author's previous Vegan Vitality, this is the ultimate guide to veganism for active lifestyles. More than eight million North Americans choose to exclude meat from their diets, and an additional twenty-five million rarely eat meat. Many of these individuals consume no animal products whatsoever. Why do these vegans and vegetarians choose to forgo steak, yogurt, or ice cream? Most commonly, they cite increasing and maintaining personal health. Add to this the steadily growing population of health and fitness enthusiasts who adopt plant-based diets temporarily to meet their performance goals, plus those looking to vegan diets for weight loss, and we've got a full-blown diet and lifestyle movement quickly expanding across the globe! This is a comprehensive active-living guide and cookbook for current and aspiring vegans and vegetarians interested in making regular physical activity a part of their lives. Fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster motivates and inspires readers to increase the quality (and length!) of their lives by enjoying a whole foods, plant-based diet and engaging in regular exercise. Recipes include: • Apple spice baked oatmeal • Open-face smoky melt • Vegan scalloped potatoes • Homemade energy bars • Thai peanut curry with veggies, tofu, and pineapple • African stew • Clean 'n green flatbread • No-cream of cauliflower soup • Mediterranean medley salad • Chocolate-dipped strawberry smoothie • So many more! With healthy living advice for everyone from beginners to amateur athletes, as well as a well-rounded collection of one hundred mouthwatering recipes specifically created to fuel active living, this book sets itself apart by bridging the gap between diet and fitness, approaching health holistically and as a long-term lifestyle. Also included are interviews with vegan athletes and fitness professionals, each providing their own recipes, top-secret tips, and habits for healthy, active plant-based living. CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Why Is Working Out Important? Chapter 2: N.I.C.E.: Four Principles of Getting Results from Exercise Chapter 3: Physical Recovery—Just as Important as Exercise Chapter 4: Workout Programs You Can Do at Home Chapter 5: Basics of the Plant-Based Diet Chapter 6: So, What Should I Eat? Chapter 7: Thinking Ahead: Time- and Sanity-Saving Nutrition Tips for Work, Travel, and Home Chapter 8: Nutrition for Vegan Athletes Chapter 9: Interviews with Plant-Based Athletes Chapter 10: Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Snacks, Sides & Sauces Entrées Salads Beverages Desserts & Treats Notes Metric and Imperial Conversions Acknowledgments General Index Recipe Index