The no meat athlete cookbook Whole food, plant-based recipes to fuel your workouts-- and the rest of your life

Ultramarathoner and author Matt Frazier (No Meat Athlete) returns with a hundred-plus vegan and vegetarian recipes in this comprehensive collection of meatless dishes for all times of the day and all types of workout regimens. Though readers don't have to be triathletes to get the most out of the book, those with intense workout schedules are sure to appreciate Frazier's focus on fitness with dishes aimed at fueling workouts (including DIY sports drinks to replace Gatorade) and speeding up postworkout recovery. As for the dishes themselves, they range from the rote and expected (avocado toast, veggie hoagies, Buddha bowls, etc.) to the ingenious, with recipes for potato-stuffed portobellos, garlicky rosemary soup, and Caribbean coconut collards with sweet potatoes. In almost every case, Frazier and Romine's recipes are easily sourced and well within the capabilities of novice cooks, making for an easy entry into meat-free eating. Sage advice on picking the right dishes to work into one's everyday meals, oil-free cooking, expanding one's incorporation of greens, and putting leftovers to good use give readers the necessary tools to up their healthy-eating games. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Seeking to prove that competitive athletes can thrive on a plant-based diet, ultramarathoner Frazier shares 150 whole-food, vegan recipes aligned to the principles of his popular website NoMeat-Athlete.com. Cowritten with yoga and health coach Romine (The SparkPeople Cookbook), this book brings together nutritional guidance and success stories from numerous sources, as well as tasty, often oil-free dishes such as slow-cooker brown rice porridge, spicy black bean & beet burgers, potato-stuffed portobello mushrooms, and no-bake mocha cheesecake. Other features include meal-planning guides, recipe lists (e.g., race-day breakfasts, loaded lunches & dinners), and a sizeable selection of smoothies and sports drinks. VERDICT Expect demand from vegan and vegetarian athletes. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.