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Brendan Brazier

Best-selling author of Thrive and creator of award-winning Vega nutrition line, Brendan Brazier is one of only a few pro athletes in the world whose diet is 100 percent plant-based. You may recognize Brendan as he's featured in Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet. He is also a two-time Canadian 50K ultra-marathon champion.

Websites: BrendanBrazier.com, MyVega.com, ThriveFoodsDirect.com
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01.30.12 12:00 PM
Foods That Are Great for Weight-Loss

If you want to get leaner, lose body fat, and maintain lean muscle, here are some great healthy foods that you should check out...More»

12.13.11 03:30 PM
3 Reasons Why I Love Kale

The other day I spoke with Jason from MindBodyGreen about superfoods. Kale is one of my favorite superfoods and here are three reasons why...More»

10.07.11 11:30 AM
More Nutrition, Less Environmental Cost

I believe we need to redefine crop yield; not assessing it by caloric value or by volume as we currently do, but rather by nutrient density. food is no longer synonymous with nutrition, therefore, eating more is...More»

09.07.11 04:15 PM
Best Foods for Breakfast & Dinner

I'm often asked what the best foods to eat in the morning and at a night. The nutrient-to-resource ratio of foods, and how observing it boosts personal and environmental health is one of the main concepts of my new book Thrive.More»

08.26.11 11:30 AM
Hugh Jackman's Plant-Based Diet

I helped Hugh Jackman eat a plant-based diet as he prepared to get in shape for his new X-Men film. Here's what we did...More»

08.04.11 12:30 PM
My Favorite Post-Workout Foods

I get asked a lot about what's the best thing to eat right after a workout. Having the right high-quality proteins and carbohydrates will...More»

07.21.11 01:15 PM
How to Eat Plant-Based and Make it Stick

I get asked a lot about how to transition to a plant-based diet and make it a habit and not just a short-term diet. Here are a few tips to get started...More»

07.01.11 01:00 PM
Plant-Based BBQ Tips

It's summertime which means it's also barbecue season. So what do you take to a barbecue if you eat a plant-based diet like I do? Here are some tips...More»

06.28.11 02:00 PM
Boosting Performance Through Plant-Based Whole Foods

It's common knowledge that Google is one of the most progressive companies in the world, and as an innovation leader, they never stop pursuing ways in which they can...More»

06.01.11 12:45 PM
Summer Produce Tips

It's summertime which means people are shopping for the best seasonal produce. Here are my thoughts...More»

01.18.11 01:00 PM
The Importance of Alkaline Forming Foods (Video)

Here are my thoughts on calcium, dairy (why you don't need it), and the importance of eating alkaline forming foods...More»

10.05.10 04:00 PM
Sleep Quality & Nutrition (Video)

I get asked a lot about the correlation between sleep and nutrition. Here's how the relationship between the two works...More»

08.30.10 02:00 PM
Thrive in 30: Achieve Long-term Health & Enhance Performance Through Plant-Based Diet (Video)

Over the course of the next 30 days, I’ll dispel the most commonly held myths concerning plant-based nutrition. And in doing so, I’ll provide sound information that can be simply applied to enhance...More»

08.10.10 11:00 AM
Where Do I Get Protein? Here's Where (Video)

After eating plant-based for twenty years now, the number one question I'm still asked is where I get my protein. Here's the "how" and the "where"...More»

07.12.10 10:30 AM
The Truth About Agave (Video)

I've been getting asked a lot lately about agave as it's receiving some negative press. I think it's important to...More»

12.15.09 12:00 AM
Vegan Protein Smoothie Recipe From Pro Triathlete Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier is one of only a few professional athletes in the world whose diet is 100% plant-based.More»

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