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The lifestyle has been adopted by Olympians, body builders, and boxers, as well as top athletes in the NBA and NFL. Hollywood is on board, too. James Cameron (director of \u003ci\u003eAvatar \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e) has produced a film on the topic called \u003ci\u003eThe Gamechangers\u003c\/i\u003e, which follows vegan athletes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, US Olympian Kendrick James Farris, and surfer Tia Blanco. In \u003ci\u003eNo Meat Athlete\u003c\/i\u003e, author, blogger, and hundred-mile ultramarathoner Matt Frazier will show you the many \u003cb\u003ebenefits to embracing a plant-based athletic lifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Improved energy levels to help not only athletic performance, but your daily life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reduced impact on the planet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this revised and updated edition, you’ll also find \u003cb\u003enew recipes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eadvice\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ean all-new 12-week strength training plan designed to improve your overall fitness\u003c\/b\u003e. Section I of the book provides practical advice for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, while ensuring you are getting all the nutrition you need. In Section II, Matt delivers training manuals of his own design for runners of all ability levels and ambitions, including tips for creating healthy habits, improving performance, and avoiding injuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Meat Athlete \u003c\/i\u003eis your road map to top-notch performance, the plant-based way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304657432949,"sku":"9781592338597","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781592338597_17880f2e-c6c6-4890-8221-86e5070583e4.jpg?v=1786023424"},{"product_id":"plant-based-sports-nutrition","title":"Plant-Based Sports Nutrition","description":"Gain the plant-based advantage! Join the thousands of runners, bodybuilders, and athletes from virtually every sport who rely on foods and beverages made without animal products. Every day an increasing number of athletes, even those who are not fully vegetarian or vegan, incorporate a plant-based diet when training or recovering from competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePlant-Based Sports Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e, registered dietitians Enette Larson-Meyer and Matt Ruscigno combine decades of evidence-based research with personal experience working with-and as-vegan and vegetarian athletes to offer you a reliable and complete explanation of how, when, and why you need to plan your nutrient intake to maximize nutrition and get the best results. They will help you make smart decisions about properly fueling your body so you have the energy and stamina to boost your training and excel during competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to get proper amounts of all essential macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals, taking into account your personal caloric needs. Draw inspiration from athletes who share how they succeed in their sports while following a plant-based way of eating. Enjoy plenty of recipes to use for training, event, and everyday nutrition needs and utilize the tailored meal plans and training strategies to properly fuel your body. Understand nutrient timing and relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S) as well as how to meet protein and amino acid requirements while doing light, moderate, or intense training for your sport. Get information on keto diets, tips for optimizing bone health and iron intake, and instructions for making your own fluid-replacement beverage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a dedicated vegetarian or vegan looking to add variety to your diet or you are an athlete searching for a plant-based competitive edge, \u003ci\u003ePlant-Based Sports Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e will help you maximize your diet for optimal performance!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. 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