Most Popular Books by Matt Frazier

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The only research-based guide for connecting a plant-based diet with peak athletic performance, featuring interviews with professional athletes who''ve made the switch from meat to plants. The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke reveals the incontrovertible proof that the human body does not need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. Instead, research shows that a consciously calibrated plant-based diet offers the greatest possible recovery times, cell oxidation, injury prevention, and restorative sleep, and allows athletes to train more effectively, with better results. However, committing to a plant-based diet as an elite athlete, first-time marathoner, or weekend warrior isn''t as simple as swapping vegetables for meat. Even the slightest food adjustments can impact performance. That''s why Matt Frazier, founder of No Meat Athlete, and Robert Cheeke, founder of Vegan Bodybuilding, wrote this groundbreaking book, to guide those interested in making this important shift in how to do so with the best, most transformative results. The Plant-Based Athlete offers readers: A persuasive body of evidence for adopting a plant-based lifestyle, with key information about how macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories fuel a body running on plant foods An entire chapter devoted to protein - why plant sources of protein are preferable over meat, and how plant protein can be used to increase strength, muscle mass, and power 60+ delicious and nutritious plant-based recipes, including Veggie Burger Patties, Garden Meatballs, Summer Pasta Salad, Vegan Mac & Cheese, French Toast, Acai Bowl, and a High-Energy Smoothie Insights from winning plant-based athletes in nearly every sport including champion ultrarunners Rich Roll and Scott Jurek; former NFL player David Carter; champion boxers Yuri Foreman, Unsal Arik, Cam Awesome, and Vanessa Espinoza; and Olympic-level swimmers, cyclists, figure skaters, sprinters, and more. A Day in the Life of a Plant-Based Athlete - examples of what, when, and how different athletes eat to fuel their varied workouts An instant classic and mainstay on health and fitness shelves everywhere, The Plant-Based Athlete is the ultimate invitation for joining the growing community of athletes who use plants to power their workouts and their every day.

A Sports Illustrated Best Health and Wellness Book of 2017 Plant-powered recipes to power you—perform better, recover faster, feel great! A fast-growing global movement, No Meat Athlete (NMA) earns new fans every day by showing how everyone from weekend joggers to world-class competitors can become even healthier and fitter by eating whole plant foods. Now The No Meat Athlete Cookbook—written by NMA founder Matt Frazier and longtime health coach, yoga teacher, and food writer Stepfanie Romine—showcases 125 delicious vegan recipes, many inspired by plant-based foods from around the world. Put nourishing, whole foods on the table quickly and affordably, with: Morning meals to power your day (Almond Butter–Banana Pancakes, Harissa Baked Tofu) Homemade sports drinks to fuel your workouts (Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Drink, Switchel: The Original Sports Drink) Nutrient-packed mains to aid recovery (Naked Samosa Burgers, Almost Instant Ramen) Sweets that work for your body (Two-Minute Turtles, Mango Sticky Rice) Oil-free options for every recipe; gluten-free and soy-free options throughout

No Meat Athlete is the plant-based guide you need to perform at your very best, no matter where you are on your fitness journey. Combining proven training plans, easy yet innovative recipes, and motivational stories into a unique fitness guide, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer, No Meat Athlete is perfect for all athletes, from beginner to elite, who want to enjoy the health benefits of a meatless lifestyle. Veganism, already a top food trend and diet, is taking off in the sports world. 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 Avatar and Titanic) has produced a film on the topic called The Gamechangers, which follows vegan athletes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, U.S. Olympian Kendrick James Farris, and surfer Tia Blanco.In No Meat Athlete, author, blogger, and hundred-mile ultramarathoner Matt Frazier will show you the many benefits to embracing a plant-based athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts Improved energy levels to help not only athletic performance, but your daily life Reduced impact on the planet In this revised and updated edition, you''ll also find new recipes, advice, and an all-new 12-week strength training plan designed to improve your overall fitness. 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. No Meat Athlete is your road map to top-notch performance, the plant-based way!

«Les athlètes qui se passent de viande peuvent performer au plus haut niveau et tirer le plus grand plaisir de leur alimentation.»Ed Ayres, fondateur du magazine running Times Vous avez envie de vous mettre à la course ou à un sport d''endurance sans savoir par où commencer ? Vous courez déjà et vous souhaitez améliorer vos entraînements ? Vous avez envie de changer vos habitudes alimentaires et d''être en bonne santé ? Ce livre montre que le régime végé et les activités sportives sont compatibles. Se nourrir de plantes permet de diversifier vos sources de nutriments, d''avoir un apport équilibré en vitamines et en minéraux, de soutenir des programmes d''entraînement intenses, d''améliorer le temps de récupération et de réduire les risques de blessures. En adoptant une diète végé simple et savoureuse, vous courrez plus, sur de plus longues distances, tout simplement mieux. Le Livre • 2 PARTIES : « MANGER VÉGÉ » / « COURIR VÉGÉ » • UNE MÉTHODE POUR CHANGER VOS HABITUDES ALIMENTAIRES • UN PROGRAMME DE NUTRITION RÉDIGÉ PAR UN SPÉCIALISTE • 60 RECETTES VÉGÉ FACILES ET ÉNERGISANTES • LES TÉMOIGNAGES DE NOMBREUX SPORTIFS VÉGÉ • DES ASTUCES POUR BIEN COURIR SANS RISQUE DE BLESSURE • DES PROGRAMMES POUR DES 5 KM, 10 KM ET SEMI- MARATHONS

O movimento No Meat Athlete (NMA – Atleta que Não Come Carne) cresce em escala global e ganha novos seguidores todos os dias, mostrando como qualquer pessoa, desde aquelas que só correm nos fins de semana até atletas de nível internacional, pode se tornar ainda mais saudável e adquirir uma forma física ainda melhor consumindo apenas alimentos integrais de origem vegetal. Culinária Vegana para Atletas traz mais de 100 deliciosas receitas elaboradas de acordo com as últimas pesquisas científicas em nutrição, incluindo opções para dietas sem glúten ou sem soja. Você vai aprender a preparar refeições nutritivas e integrais rapidamente e a baixo custo!

C''è un segreto che accomuna molti degli atleti di livello mondiale, cioè esseri umani fra i più forti, resistenti e veloci del pianeta. Semplice e accessibile a tutti, garantisce maggiore intensità, risultati migliori, previene gli infortuni e permette di recuperare più in fretta. È una dieta a base vegetale. Questo libro, che è già diventato una pietra miliare, fornisce al lettore le prove scientifiche che un''atleta non ha bisogno di carne, uova e latticini, ma che un''alimentazione plant-based è alla base di performance straordinarie e durature. Flessibilità, potenziamento, energia, longevità aumentano in modo eccezionale insieme a forma fisica e salute. Gli autori, esperti sia in ambito sportivo che in nutrizione vegetale, hanno raccolto dati, testimonianze e consigli pratici che possono cambiare la vita di principianti e professionisti. In questo testo troverete: come scegliere carboidrati, vitamine, sali minerali e proteine vegetali in modo semplice, equilibrato e personalizzato, con oltre cinquanta ricette piene di gusto e facili da preparare; le testimonianze di atleti di alto livello di tutte le discipline, compresi gli ultramaratoneti con i segreti di una loro giornata tipo; una guida passo dopo passo per raggiungere obiettivi diversificati e risultati sorprendenti nelle performance e nella vita di tutti giorni.

Ce livre démontre l''efficacité d''une diète à base de plantes sur l''entrainement physique et fournit de judicieux conseils pour pratiquer la course à pied en préconisant : - Un changement des habitudes alimentaires, - Une diète végé sous forme de 50 recettes faciles et énergisantes, - Un programme de nutrition et d''entraînement à réaliser soi-même, - Des règles pour bien courir, sans risque de blessures, - Des règles pour faire de la course une habitude durable, - Des programmes d''entraînement pour 5 km, 10 km, le demi-marathon et le marathon.