Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life
by By Brazier, Brendan
Category: Sports & Recreation , Training

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 clearly 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. Featuring a 12-week meal plan, over 100 allergen-free recipes with raw food options&#151;including recipes for energy gels, sport drinks, and recovery foods&#151;and a complementary exercise plan, The Thrive Diet is &#147;an authoritative guide to outstanding performance” (Neal D. Barnard, M.D., Physician&#39;s Committee for Responsible Medicine).