The Plant-Based Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making It Last

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: January 31, 2021

Post written by Luke Jones from Health Room.

I’ve been eating a plant-based diet for a few years now, and that change was the catalyst for a whole load of other positive changes in my life which have made me a healthier, happier human being.

Eating this way is now second nature, but it didn’t come easy at first. More than once, I nearly gave in to temptations and went back to my old habits.

I’m not alone in this regard: going vegetarian or going vegan (and making it last) is easier said than done.

If you don’t currently eat a plant-based diet, it’s likely you’ve tried in the past, only to fall short and end up back where you started, feeling like you’ll never have the willpower to bring about lasting changes.

In that case, I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret. Here it is:

Changing your diet and maintaining it isn’t about willpower. Instead, it’s about taking the right approach. (more…)

A Vegan Grocery List for Athletes

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: February 17, 2021

Grocery shopping is one of those tasks you either view as a chore or a welcomed escape from the house. But shopping for groceries on a plant-based diet can also be an opportunity to explore new foods and inspire creative dishes. I actually love grocery shopping, and pre-pandemic, I would often go multiple times per […]

The Plant-Based Diet for Athletes

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: February 17, 2021

It’s time to put an end to the idea that eating a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based diet and being a strong, fit athlete are mutually exclusive. I became a much stronger runner almost immediately after switching to a vegetarian diet, and feel even better now that I’ve been vegan for several years. But you don’t […]

10 Delicious Ways to Eat More Kale

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: January 22, 2021

I know: you know all about kale. If you’ve been to a Whole Foods recently, you probably already know that kale scores a perfect 1000 on Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrition Density Index (ANDI). And if you’re a fan of No Meat Athlete on Facebook and saw the infographic we shared a few weeks ago, […]

How to Build Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet: Staple Foods, Meal Plans, and Philosophy

Written by Robert Cheeke • Last Updated: January 30, 2021

Let’s face it, building muscle is hard, no matter what “diet” you follow. And supporting your athletic endeavors with a plant-based diet can be challenging too, especially if you’ve only recently gone vegan. I’ve been there—desperately hoping to gain muscle on a plant-based diet. After decades of learning from personal failures and successes, I have […]

Vegan Supplements: Which Ones Do You Need?

Written by Matt Frazier and Matt Tullman • Last Updated: October 13, 2020

I’m here with a message that, without a doubt, isn’t going to make me the most popular guy at the vegan potluck. But it’s one I believe is absolutely critical to the long term health of our movement, and that’s why I’m committed to sharing it. Here goes… Vegans need more than just B12. Sure, […]

7 Oil-Free Salad Dressings that Actually Taste Good

Written by Doug Hay • Last Updated: January 31, 2021

On a scale of 1 to Super Vegan, I’d say my love for salad falls somewhere in the middle. I like them, sure, but I’m not the kind of person who craves a salad for lunch every day. And based on the feedback we hear from community members, chances are you feel the same way. […]

The Most Laid-Back Guide to Going Vegetarian You’ll Ever Read

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: February 17, 2021

Last Saturday, I had the honor of speaking at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival. It went well and I had a great time, but in hindsight, I realize the topic I chose was a tough one. I spoke about the “no-pressure approach” to vegetarianism that I take with No Meat Athlete. Instead of trying to […]

The Perfect Smoothie Formula

Written by Matt Frazier • Last Updated: September 4, 2020

The way I see it, you only need to eat healthy twice during the day. While you’ll certainly eat more than twice a day, just two healthy meals — a smoothie and a salad — make it pretty hard to screw up the rest of them. The first time is in the morning, when a […]

Tasty Twists on the Classic Complete-Protein Meal: Rice and Beans 5 Ways

Written by Christine F • Last Updated: November 2, 2020

This is a post by Christine, Matt’s sister with a knack for vegan baking. Today she’s bringing us something not-so-sweet but just as valuable: five twists on that old vegetarian runner’s standby, rice and beans. Whether you’re just going plant-based, new to vegan cooking or just in a beans-&-rice rut, I’ve got five quick and […]