Health & Fitness

My Journey to IRONMAN on a Plant-Based Diet

December 2, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

8-Great Sources of Plant-Based Protein

April 8, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #4

January 18, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #3

July 19, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #2

July 2, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #1

June 8, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Why Vegan?

March 9, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Marathon Training – Do It With A Group!

January 18, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

I know the name doesn’t really say much about this salad dressing, but you’ll have to trust me on this one, it is amazing! I’ve adapted this from the Engine 2 Diet’s “E2 Basics Dressing” (an even more anemic title than mine), and I make sure we always have a good supply on hand. I…

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…

White Bean & Corn Chili

Beans are an incredibly rich source of protein, iron, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber; they are a staple in a plant-based diet. Swiss chard is one of the earth’s healthiest foods, high in vitamins A, K, and C, and rich in minerals, iron, dietary fiber, and protein. The addition of Swiss chard to this chili makes…

Superfood Energy Bars

After dealing with stomach issues during my last couple of marathons I decided that I had to make some changes in my nutrition regimen. I’ve done the Gatorade/gel/salt tab combo for years, and in addition to making me feel sick to my stomach, I’ve never felt properly fueled up during my long runs. So I…

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

This is a very rich and creamy dessert that tastes surprisingly similar to (and possibly even better than) pumpkin pie. I like to top it with coconut whipped cream, and I’ve found a great recipe and step-by-step photo tutorial for making it here. This is the perfect dessert to share with non-vegan friends and family…