Author and plant-based endurance athlete Matt Frazier runs several marathons and ultramarathons each year, and recently completed his first 100-mile ultramarathon. He is the author of the hugely popular blog, No Meat Athlete, which attracts 170,000 unique visitors a month. His newsletter and blog have over 35,000 subscribers, and his Facebook page has received 50,000 Likes. He has self-published marathon and half-marathon training eBooks, and is featured regularly in running magazines, websites, and books, including Thrive Foods by Brendan Brazier and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. He lives in Asheville, NC. www.nomeatathlete.com.Matthew Ruscigno, M.P.H., R.D., holds two degrees in nutrition and is past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietary Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to his public health work, Matthew has a private practice and works closely with vegan athletes. An athlete himself, he has raced The World's Toughest Iron-Distance Triathlon in Eidfjord, Norway, ultra-marathons, and 24-hour mountain bike races. He is a 3-time finisher of the Furnace Creek 508, a 500-mile non-stop bike race that National Geographic calls the 8th hardest race in the world. Matthew contributed to the bestseller Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.
"Considering No Meat Athlete is about eating a plant-based diet and
running distances most people don't even like to drive, Matt
Frazier presents the tools and information he shares in a way that
is downright approachable, leaving his readers energized with a
sense of possibility." - Brendan Brazier, Ultramarathon champion,
professional Ironman triathlete, and author of Thrive"Matt Frazier
takes all the guesswork out of maximizing your health the
plant-based way with his bulletproof primer No Meat Athlete.
Whether you are an elite marathoner or a weekend warrior, this
clear, concise, and no-nonsense book is your one-stop roadmap to
creating and maintaining a sustainable plant-based lifestyle. All
hail the running carrot!" - Rich Roll, plant-based ultra-distance
athlete and author of Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming
One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself"If you were
not feeling inspired or empowered before reading this book, you
certainly will after. No Meat Athlete is the plant-based fuel that
will keep you running strong!" - Terry Walters, author of Clean
Food and Clean Start"Well-organized, very accessible, and a joy to
read. This book gives you the real how and why of healthy living
with real-life applications and even actual training plans and easy
recipes - Frazier nailed it with this book." - Sid Garza-Hillman,
author of Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto". . . an
excellent resource for the new or experienced athlete. If you are
looking for an outstanding guide to improving your health and
fitness, No Meat Athlete is the book for you." - Robert Cheeke,
author of Vegan Bodybuilding Fitness: The Complete Guide to
Building Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet
"In this fantastic book, Matt clearly lays out a simple but
powerful plan for changing your eating habits. In small steps, you
can create a healthier, stronger, more compassionate diet that will
fuel the best version of you." - Leo Babauta, simplicity blogger at
zenhabits.net"Inspiring, encouraging, and packed with practical
information, this is a book that will help anyone at any fitness
level learn to eat and train for optimal plant-powered health." -
Virginia Messina, M.P.H., R.D., author of Vegan for Life and Vegan
for Her"This book is a fantastic, no-fuss, no-judgment approach to
plant-based eating and fitness. Whether you're curious, brand-new
to this, or just keeping the blade sharp - get educated, get fed,
get fit - read this book." - Osher G�nsberg, TV host, Australian
Idol". . . filled with practical advice, solid nutrition
information, running tips and training plans, and recipes to fuel
athletes of all abilities. . . a comprehensive guide to what you
need to be healthy and fit while eating a whole-foods, plant-based
diet." - Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D., co-author of Simply Vegan and
The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets". . . an inspiring and
empowering book for people interested in being healthy, happy, and
active. I highly recommend this accessible, life-changing book." -
Gene Baur, founder, Farm Sanctuary
"If you've been waiting for the inspiration to turn your life
around (by changing what you eat), here it is. It might not make
the industrial food complex happy, but you'll be glad you did." -
Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception"Matt lays down a
foundation for thinking about and moving in an important direction.
His guidance feels safe and challenging. His wisdom and insight
comes not a moment too soon." - Sean Astin, actor"Matt Frazier has
done us all a great service by answering many of the questions
asked when athletes are either curious or doubtful about changing
to a vegetarian or vegan diet. Matt's the guy to listen to." -
Danny Dreyer, co-author of ChiRunning, ChiWalking, and
ChiMarathon"From basic nutrition to cross-training to what to eat
for breakfast, everything you need to know to be a happy, healthy,
and active vegan is here, no matter what size or shape you are!" -
Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy,
Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week and
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook"As a runner who began
competing in the days of the traditional steak training meal, I
welcome this book's enlightening confirmation of my own experience:
Athletes who pass on the meat can perform at the highest level and
still enjoy their meals to the max. The human future will depend on
a far more plant-based diet, and top athletes are showing just how
rewarding that will be." - Ed Ayres, founder, Running Times
magazine, and author of The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, an
Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance"No Meat
Athlete will not only power your strength and endurance, it will
give you an extra edge in every aspect of your life." - Neal
Barnard, M.D., author of Power Foods for the Brain"Matt Frazier is
a rising star in the world of vegan athletes. Covering the
mechanics of diet and training as well as the transformative nature
of a whole foods-, plant-based diet, he demonstrates that a body
running on plants is probably the one ahead of you at the finish
line!" - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Vegan Table and
The Joy of Vegan Baking"Anyone can become a No Meat Athlete, and
Matt Frazier provides the roadmap to wellness and performance no
matter where the journey takes you." - Scott Jurek, world-renowned
Ultramarathon champion and author of Eat and Run
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