Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes Author: Visit Amazon's Brendan Brazier Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0738217409 | Format: EPUB
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes Description
Review
Praise for Brendan Brazier:
"Brendan gets it! His nutritional approach is what supercharges results."
—Tony Horton, creator of P90X, the world's bestselling workout program
"Thrive Energy Cookbook is a must-have for gourmets and athletes alike."
—Sean Hyson, C.S.C.S., Group Training Director for Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness magazines
"When world-class athletes want to get even better, Brendan is the man who gets the call."
—Brendon Burchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Charge
"As our head of nutrition, Brendan's implementation of purpose-driven nutrition has allowed our pro cycling team to meet the demands of grueling training better than ever before."
—Matt Johnson, President of Garmin-Sharp Pro Cycling Team and founder of The Feed
"Brendan's commitment to the study of plant-based nutrition and research makes for a wonderful cookbook."
—Joe Hogarty, Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning coach
"Brendan's systematic approach to performance plant-based nutrition has helped me to reduce inflammation, speed my recovery, and has boosted my overall performance. The recipes are delicious!"
—Mike Zigomanis, NHL player and member of the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins
"This guide is what your plant-based kitchen is missing. You're going to feel better, and you're going to enjoy every bite. Oh, and in case you were wondering: You're not going to miss the meat."
—Angela Haupt, senior editor, U.S. News & World Report
"Brendan makes learning to eat healthier enjoyable and his approach to better health simply makes sense. Take the leap and eat the 'Thrive' way."
—Terri MacLeod, Access Hollywood
"Thrive Foods offers a diet that's good for you and the planet."
—The Washington Post
"Thrive focuses on vegan foods that help fuel your way to uber athleticism."
—CNN
"The Thrive diet feeds your body all the nutrients it needs without empty calories and with minimal stress."
—Chicago Tribune
About the Author
Brendan Brazier is the bestselling author of the "Thrive" book trilogy ("Thrive, Thrive Fitness, " and "Thrive Foods"). Brendan is a former professional Ironman triathlete, and the creator of the award-winning whole food nutritional product line, Vega. He is also a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on plant-based nutrition, Brendan is a guest lecturer at Cornell University and presents an eCornell module entitled "The Plant-Based Diet and Elite Athleticism." He lives in Los Angeles. brendanbrazier.com
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books (March 4, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0738217409
- ISBN-13: 978-0738217406
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
The Thrive energy cookbook focuses on recipes that create "cost free energy" - easy to digest but with all the nutrients needed for peak physical fitness, lowered stress, and to have energy throughout the day (rather than highs and lows from processed food).
The recipes break down into: transition (for those who are starting a Thrive diet and more accustomed to traditional eating patterns/foods), Raw (recipes where the ingredients haven't been heated above 118f), gluten free, protein rich, and super nutrient dense (number of calories in relation to the nutrients).
The book details staples - the items every pantry should have available as a basis for many recipes. Those pages are color coded for easy reference. They includes discussions on oils, vinegars, nuts, rice, wheats, beans, and more. Also included (and with color coded pages) are recipes for other staples.
The book has 150 plant based whole food recipes. They are ordered by morning, appetizers, sandwiches, soupls, salads, rice and noodles, smoothies, deserts, and sports recipes. Recipes include: Pad Thai Sauce, Reuben Sandwich, Falafel Wrap, Portobello Burger, Caesar Sprout Salad, Tropical Breeze (drink), even Creamy Chocolate-Avacado delight.
As can be seen from the list, there is a wide variety of recipes, many of which are plant-based alternatives to the common versions. The sports recipes are nutrient rich and intended to be eaten shortly before, during, or after exercise.
At the back of the book are meal plans that use the recipes (each recipe has its page referenced for ease of look up). They included transitional, standard, and athletic meal plans. And there is an ingredients index to make shopping easier.
Some recipes have been hits with our family and some misses.
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