plant-based athletes
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WellnessSee articleRobert Cheeke Shares His Successful Vegan Bodybuilding Diet
Editor’s Note: Join Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, co-authors of The Plant-Based Athlete, for a free live webinar on July 19 to learn how to eat like a plant-based athlete, the truth about protein, and more. Register here. I’ve been following a plant-based diet for more than 25 years, and though my nutrition plan has […] -
WellnessSee articleBodybuilder and U.S. Marine Veteran Ronnie Penn Sees Big Gains After Going Vegan
Standing six feet tall and sporting 210 pounds of chiseled muscle, U.S. Marine veteran and bodybuilder Ronnie Penn has an impressive physique. His secret to bulking up to make it in the bodybuilding big leagues? A whole-food, plant-based diet. Forks Over Knives chatted with Ronnie about his surprising introduction to a vegan diet, how he’s […] -
WellnessSee articleCatching Up with 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Mitts
Former professional soccer player Heather Mitts hung up her cleats in 2013, but she hasn’t stayed on the sidelines over the past eight years. Since discovering the benefits of a plant-based diet firsthand in 2017, the three-time Olympic gold medalist has been helping other athletes make the switch to improve their performance and recovery. We […] -
WellnessSee articleWorld-Famous Climber Steph Davis on Why She’s Vegan
From Yosemite to Patagonia, Steph Davis has made hundreds of breathtaking ascents to become one of the world’s most accomplished climbers. For 20 years, a diet of whole plant foods has helped her stay in peak shape. We talked with Steph about her incredible climbing career, why she decided to go vegan, and how she […] -
WellnessSee articleQ&A: Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke, Ultrarunner Matt Frazier on Their New Book for Plant-Based Athletes
Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke (Vegan Bodybuilding) and ultrarunner Matt Frazier (No Meat Athlete) have dedicated their careers to helping other athletes adopt, maintain, and get the most out of a plant-based lifestyle. Now the two have teamed up to deliver the definitive guidebook on the subject. Out June 15, The Plant-Based Athlete details daily routines and […] -
WellnessSee articleTeam USA Athletes Call on Olympic Committee to Stop Promoting Milk
Last week Team USA cycling silver medalist Dotsie Bausch publicly called out the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee for continuing to promote milk despite the growing body of evidence linking dairy to a range of health issues. Bausch penned an open letter that ran as a full-page ad in three newspapers serving regions where […] -
WellnessSee articleJiujitsu Champ Jay Oliveira Doesn’t Need Meat to Compete
Photo by Michele LaCamera A plant-based diet helped fuel Jay Oliveira’s rise to Brazilian jiujitsu champion. At 47 years old, he remains in top shape and continues to compete. We chatted with the Miami-based black belt martial artist about why he decided to go plant-based, the physical changes he noticed after making the switch, and […] -
How ToSee articleFit After 40: Tips on Becoming Your Personal Best
Like many people do, as I approached my 40th birthday, I began to analyze where I stood with my health and fitness. The milestone wasn’t cause for a midlife crisis, but rather, an evaluation, taking stock of my fitness and nutrition and how the reality compared with my goals. I had already been following a […] -
WellnessSee articleOlympic Cyclist Dotsie Bausch on Why Athletes Are Going Plant-Based
When pro cyclist Dotsie Bausch went vegan back in 2009, it was out of a desire to help animals, not to improve her athletic performance—but that’s exactly what happened, garnering Bausch a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics. Now the Game Changers star has teamed up with fellow athletes to educate the public about the benefits […] -
Success StoriesSee articlePeak Fitness After Switching from a Mediterranean Diet to a Plant-Based Diet
Tony’s Mediterranean diet helped him lose weight, but he had joint pain, heartburn, constipation, and more health troubles—until he went fully plant-based. My name is Tony. I was born in South Africa, a country where chicken is classed as a vegetable, barbecue is a way of life, and meat is almost a religion! I have […] -
WellnessSee articleThe No-B.S. Guide to Plant-Based Protein
It’s the question that vegans and whole-food, plant-based eaters hear all the time: “Where do you get your protein?” Given the abundance of misinformation on the subject, concern over protein deficiency is understandable—but totally unfounded in science. In this guide, we’ll review what protein is, how much protein we need, how much most people are […] -
WellnessSee articleHarlem Globetrotter Kris ‘Hi-Lite’ Bruton on Powering Up with a Plant-Based Diet
In 2017, Harlem Globetrotter Kris “Hi-Lite” Bruton, who’s known for his high-flying slam dunks and entertaining on-court antics, pledged his allegiance to a plant-based diet. The resulting performance boost inspired half his teammates to go vegan. FOK had questions, and Bruton was game to answer. What made you switch to a vegan diet? KB: I’d […]