It’s one thing to go vegan. It’s another thing to go plant-based. But optimizing a plant-based diet for health, longevity and athletic prowess is another thing altogether. So today we dive deep into the finer specifics of fueling for peak well-being and performance.
To help set us up for nutritional success, we reconvene with Simon Hill.
Whereas our first co ... Show More
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The Power of a Plant-Based Diet with Simon Hill
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Plant protein and strength: all you need to know | Simon Hill & Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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Crush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke
How can you possibly excel as an athlete on a plant-based diet? Where do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat to be fit?If you’re a long-time whole food, plant-based enthusiast, chances are you’ve been asked these questions more times than you can count. For the rest of you, ... Show More
2h 40m