Monthly Archives: May 2010

The Vegetarian Diet for Athletes

Important: I'm not a nutritionist or a professional.  This diet has done wonders for me, but that doesn't mean it will work for you.  Talk to a doctor before making changes to your diet. Ditching the Meat Can Make You a Better Athlete It's ...

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Pre-Race Pinole & Chia Waffles

Hello again!  This is Christine, and this week I have a batch of vegan waffles to satisfy your sweet tooth!  But these aren't just any waffles: They're based on the diet of the Tarahumara, a Mexican tribe of superathlete ultramarathoners. Ok, I'll admit it, long after Matt's ...

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The Vegan Answer to the Meatball Sub

Show me a non-vegetarian who claims not to like meatball subs, and I'll show you a liar. Meatballs, marinara sauce, cheese.  All on a sub roll.  To those not averse to eating animals and animal products, heaven on a bun. If I had to bet ...

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Lessons Learned from Training to Run 50 Miles

Think of somewhere that takes you an hour to get to by car.  For me, that's about 50 miles, and it's too far to drive to get dinner or to commute to work. But ten days from now, I'm going to run that far. I'm ...

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Today, I Hate Running

Post by Susan Lacke. I got an e-mail from my friend Jess a little while ago: Jess was two weeks away from her first half-marathon. In ...

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Cookout-Caliber Smoky Veggie Burgers

Hi guys!  This is Christine, and usually on Friday I check in with a healthy dessert recipe, but today I've got something special for you!  Maybe it's the warm weather, but this week I've got burgers on the mind! Frozen Hockey Pucks vs. Mushy Bean Patties

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Good News, Endurance Runners: One Scientist Says We're Not All Nuts

The next time your doctor or well-meaning family member tells you running is bad for you, you've got an ally. If you've read Born to Run, then you already know his name: Dr. Dan Lieberman.

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Want to Eat Raw, But Don't Like Raw Food?

If that sounds like you, consider this dish a compromise. No doubt, the idea of eating raw food is appealing.  If you haven't read Gena's guest-post intro to raw foods, it's worth it for the inspiration. The problem for me ...

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A Conversation with Vegan Pro Ironman Triathlete Brendan Brazier about All Things Energy

Alright, you're going to love this one!  Last week I talked on the phone to Brendan Brazier, the vegan professional Ironman triathlete, author of Thrive and Thrive Fitness, and creator of the Vega line of sports nutrition products that I often review on No Meat Athlete.

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How to Bake Gluten-Free Vegan Treats Your Friends Will Actually Eat

Hello No Meat Athletes!  It's Christine here for Sweet-Tooth Friday, and this week's edition is totally gluten-free. I'll start with a step-by-step intro on how to take the gluten (and animal products) out of your favorite baked goods, and then we'll give it a whirl with some fabulous chocolate chip cookies! The Gluten-Free Invasion [caption id="attachment_9165" align="alignright" width="300" ...

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