Patrick McGilvray

My Journey to IRONMAN on a Plant-Based Diet

December 2, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

10 Last-Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas

November 27, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Zesty Tahini Dressing

August 1, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Cauliflower & Tofu Curry

April 15, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

8-Great Sources of Plant-Based Protein

April 8, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

April 3, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Potato Bean Soup

February 4, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #4

January 18, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

November 20, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

November 16, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a great source of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), calcium, phosphorus, and iron. This salad is an excellent source of plant-based protein, it’s delicious, and versatile. Serve it as a side dish, add it to dressed greens, eat like a dip with tortilla chips, or heap it on top of…

Mango Kale Protein Smoothie

As an endurance athlete and a vegan I am always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. This great-tasting and simple green smoothie provides 50 grams of protein and is rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, and this smoothie makes for an incredible recovery drink…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin Seeds

I found this recipe in Brendan Brazier’s book Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life and it has become a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare, delicious, and provides a ton of great nutrition: mainly complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene, Vitamin C, iron, and protein. These sweet potatoes along side a big…

Cherry Almond Granola

We LOVE granola! Seriously, we eat it every day. I mix it into hot oatmeal, I use it to make amazing banana-granola pancakes, the kids like it as cold cereal with almond milk, we even eat it dry as a snack. The problem is that really good quality granola is expensive. So, we set out…

Marinated Tempeh & Eggplant Stir-Fry

This stir-fry makes for a quick and easy meal and works with a variety of vegetables – I use whatever I can find in the fridge! Tempeh provides over 18 grams of protein per serving (even more than tofu!) and the dark, leafy greens are rich in iron and anti-oxidants. 1/2 cup tamari 1 TBL…