Protein.  Tell someone you’re vegetarian, and they’ll ask how you get protein. I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating.  I don’t worry about protein. Or any nutrient, for that matter. I just eat a variety of whole foods, and I get what I need to feel great and support my training. And whey and…

Ever since I finished reading vegan professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier’s Thrive two weeks ago, I’ve been completely inspired to transform the way I think about food.  I’ve made the meals and smoothies from it almost every day, posting many of them on this blog (with Brendan’s permission, of course).  But amidst all my excitement,…

The Thrive Diet As I’ve started to learn more about vegetarian endurance athletes and their diets, I’ve noticed something interesting.  First, there is a disproportionate number of them; that is, the percentage of well-known endurance athletes who are vegetarian is much higher than the percentage of vegetarians in the general population.  While there could be…