The Vegan Athlete Food Talk/Receipies/Advice

Let me start by saying that I personally feel great as a vegan. Let me also say that I'm not pushing veganism on anyone here. There have been many, many questions on the forums about veganism, being a vegan athlete, and what the fuck it is exactly that we vegans eat.

I am going to start posting a ton of stuff that I make/eat personally here daily.

Feel free to add your own recipes etc.

This first one is incredible if I don't say so myself.

http://www.rebel-yoga.com/blog/2011/...eo-bagels.html

Enjoy!

Not Vegan but I have cut out a ton of meat from my diet and it feels great. Also this recipe looks fucking delicious, I look forward to your next one.

what do you think of the vegan stuff onnit labs are doing jason you thoughts ???

Good stuff keep em' coming....

Awesome idea for a thread. The bagels look great. I'll try to make them when I've got the time. I'm on a mission to discover a decent vegan pizza.

Does anyone know how to make hemp protein more drinkable, or have you got any recipes involving hemp protein? I've experimented by blending it with a bunch of other things (it doesn't mix too well when you just shake it), and I've found peanut butter and almond milk to taste pretty good.

As a Vegan athlete (bjj,mma,muay Thai, boxing, and fitness trainer) I have found that alot of people have been misinformed and mislead thanks Jason for making this post and as Jason said im not about pushing Veganism on anyone but it never hurts to have knowledge so please feel free to ask any question.

Also check out

Www.VeganYumYum.com for some great food

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Originally Posted by Matthew Stuart

Awesome idea for a thread. The bagels look great. I'll try to make them when I've got the time. I'm on a mission to discover a decent vegan pizza.

Does anyone know how to make hemp protein more drinkable, or have you got any recipes involving hemp protein? I've experimented by blending it with a bunch of other things (it doesn't mix too well when you just shake it), and I've found peanut butter and almond milk to taste pretty good.

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The MAGIC BULLET works well at blending it, also I found using something with strong flavors like Acai or mangos helps mask it. So try mixed Acai and a banana with a scoop of hemp it really helps hide the hemp

http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/08/24/...it-n-nut-bars/

I know its from a paleo website, but the recipe is vegan friendly, and pretty god damn good.

be a man http://www.atkins.com/Homepage.aspx

I've never used hemp protein, but Mike Mahler talks it up... I love hemp milk, though.

Check out Dennis' awesome t shirt line too!

http://primateclothing.spreadshirt.com/

Thanks alot Jason got some ideas I've been working on so new things will be coming soon.

Im thinkin of goin vegetarian
Only prob i have is actually finding the time for an organic meal
I usually eat unhealthy snacks

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Originally Posted by RichardC

I've never used hemp protein, but Mike Mahler talks it up... I love hemp milk, though.

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Hemp protein and hemp milk are awesome ways to get omega 3+6, calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. They have no known allergens, and provide a valuable source of protein, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron & zinc.

Shit is just straight up good for you.

Thanks Jason, getting into rebal yoga (can't wait for the DVD) wondering what your diet was like. Look forward to more post and recipes..............

Here is one of my favorite recipes i use all the time its a Vegan Chili hope you guys get a chance to try it and let me know what you think.


1 small onion, chopper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium zucchini, cubed
2 medium carrots, cubed
1/2 cup of corn
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) of low sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) of black beans, rinsed and drained
(Garlic power, onion power, black pepper to taste )

also there are alot of Recipes on

http://chooseveg.com/

enjoy fellas

Thanks, there are some great recipes on there.

I was a vegetarian a couple of years ago and have never felt healthier in my life. I've decided as of a few weeks ago that I'm going back to being a vegetarian and my wife is being ultra-supportive. I look forward to every sharing their recipes and tips for staying vegan / vegetarian while balancing it with an athletic life. I could never go full vegan, I love dairy and eggs too much!

Good thread...vegan was one of the best things I have ever done.

Any word on when DVD will be available?

Ill say this as an athlete what has helped me alot during training has been www.myVega.com their line of VEGAN supplements has helped alot with recovery and with getting meals in while im out and only have a few minutes before training

is it possible to be vegan and live in the great canadian wilderness?

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2010/05...nchiladas.html

Great recipe....

Don't know anyone who lives up there maybe you can be the first I know who has tried veganism

Has anyone checked out the movie FORKS OVER KNIVES? ?????

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Originally Posted by Dennis Martinez

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2010/05...nchiladas.html

Great recipe....

Don't know anyone who lives up there maybe you can be the first I know who has tried veganism

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maybe i will try it but what kind of things do you eat so your not lacking vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids, and keep in mind there is only one store where i live and they don't sell seaweed and other exotic foods.

b12 is in your system for years, chances are you aren't deficient. Just take a B vitamin complex, or it's also in fortified soy milk. Iron is found in abundance in leafy greens...spinach etc. Vitamin D is not in food anyway (it's added to milk and not very helpful in milk anyway) Use a supplement of vit. d whether vegan or not. Calcium..again tons found in leafy greens, more than you would get in milk (also in fortified OJ). Omega 3...flax seeds or even a fish oil supp...though from most seeds you'll be fine...you'll get plenty of iodine via even a small amount of salt in your diet..also found in strawberries.

[QUOTE=miketubbs;86320]b12 is in your system for years, chances are you aren't deficient. Just take a B vitamin complex, or it's also in fortified soy milk. Iron is found in abundance in leafy greens...spinach etc. Vitamin D is not in food anyway (it's added to milk and not very helpful in milk anyway) Use a supplement of vit. d whether vegan or not. Calcium..again tons found in leafy greens, more than you would get in milk (also in fortified OJ). Omega 3...flax

opps ya thanks i have fish oil suppliments and they do sell soy milk there.

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Originally Posted by Al-Qaeda_Jujitsu

I have to say for a Vegan and being 140 odd pounds Jason is a very strong guy. I think this thread bothered one of your members as there is a raa raa meat thread going on as well right now.

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Yeah looked over the other thread and laughed the gentlemen who started it doesn't seem to know much of anything is seems to be speaking of effect and to each his own.

I know from being on both sides of the fence meat eating and not how good I feel now and how strong I've become since I have stopped eating meat and animal products, so for someone who runs his mouth and is being disrespectful he should try something before he knocks it.

Its like the USA when Jiu jitsu first arrived everyone knocked it till the saw its awesomeness and tried it for themselves!

Today at the Borders liquidation sale, I just picked up this book:
Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness
http://www.martialartscalendar.com/thrive.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Fitness.../dp/0738213624

It was only $4 so I figured, I can't lose. The only downside on the surface is that they heavily promote their "Thrive Supplements" throughout the book. I can overlook that and replace with supplements I use.

Has anyone else out there found any good books on being a vegan/vegetarian athlete?

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Originally Posted by derekWwyatt

Today at the Borders liquidation sale, I just picked up this book:
Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness
http://www.martialartscalendar.com/thrive.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Fitness.../dp/0738213624

It was only $4 so I figured, I can't lose. The only downside on the surface is that they heavily promote their "Thrive Supplements" throughout the book. I can overlook that and replace with supplements I use.

Has anyone else out there found any good books on being a vegan/vegetarian athlete?

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The book you just got for $4 is a steal i own all Brenden Braziers books and the man knows his stuff, ill be meeting him here in NYC on Sept. 14th. ill also say that there is alot of promotion in their books for their VEGA line but the reason behind it is the stuff is great ive been using in like 6months and it has improved my training and ability to recover when not being able to get out and grab some food the meal replacement has been a great help with that, and the protien is great after a hard training session.

Robert Cheeke has a great book on Body Building which i know isnt what your looking for but the concepts and meal plans in that book are also pretty good.

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Originally Posted by Dennis Martinez

The book you just got for $4 is a steal i own all Brenden Braziers books and the man knows his stuff, ill be meeting him here in NYC on Sept. 14th.
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Robert Cheeke has a great book on Body Building which i know isnt what your looking for but the concepts and meal plans in that book are also pretty good.

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Right on! I'll look into Robert Cheeke's book as well. I'm not opposed to vegan/vegetarian body building, I just lack the proper information to do it correctly. Thanks for the recommendation!

Cool thread.

Even though I really like him, you can probably skip Cheeke's book if you have Brazier's if what you're looking for is nutrition info. Cheeke's book has cool ideas about promoting yourself as an athlete to advance animal rights, but I found it to be pretty light on information that would benefit a grappler.

Vega is in my opinion the most effective non-dairy protein supplement ever made. It's very expensive and has a taste that to be kind I'll say takes getting used to, but it dramatically improved my recovery when I was crazy into tearing myself up with Crossfit.

Plant Fusion is amazing!

http://www.plantfusion.us/

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Originally Posted by Dennis Martinez

Has anyone checked out the movie FORKS OVER KNIVES? ?????

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I watched it a couple of nights ago on netflix streaming. It's amazing how many people reversed or lowered their health risks by implementing a plant-based diet.

I'm vegetarian, I don't think I could ever go full vegan. At least it's a start in the right direction, health-wise.

I had originally started out cutting down on meat and eliminating red meat...here a little over a year later I'm vegan. Whether that is the goal or not just step by step and each step is better.

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Originally Posted by Jason Eisner

Plant Fusion is amazing!

http://www.plantfusion.us/

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How does it taste/mix?