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

Blueberry Lemon Recovery Drink

Proper nutrition immediately after exercise is essential for your body’s ability to recover and replace its energy stores. This recovery drink provides the optimal 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio necessary to help speed recovery. Coconut water adds much-needed electrolytes, making this the ideal post-workout recovery drink. Kristine and I set out on a scorching hot…

Hearty Lentil Soup

One of the things I love about the weather getting colder is getting to make hot and hearty soups and stews. I like to make a large pot of this satisfying lentil soup and keep it around for a couple of days (if it lasts that long!) It seems to taste even better the next…

Roasted Root Vegetables

This is a great fall recipe and it’s incredibly simple. Grab a colorful variety of your favorite root vegetables: carrots, beets, potatoes, squash, parsnips, or whatever sounds good to you, chop them up into bite-size pieces, toss them with some oil and seasonings, and roast away! Packed with good carbs and vitamins, you can serve…

Marinated Tofu & Veggie Stir-Fry

Stir-fries are a great way to clean out the fridge, we like to toss in whatever we have on hand. This dish is high in protein and carbs, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and super quick and easy. I like to carbo-load with dishes like this – vegetables are naturally high in carbohydrates and brown…

Vegan Ice Cream

When I decided to make the switch from vegetarian to vegan I had some concerns. Will I get enough protein? What will I eat at restaurants? Pizza without cheese? But by far my most pressing concern was “What about ice cream?” I have been a huge fan of the creamy sweet treat ever since I…