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Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington is shown twice. On the left he is on stage in a bodybuilding pose. The solid muscles of his torso and arms on display. On the right, he is in the gym, his arms curled showing highly defined and sculptured arm muscles.

Protein is a major concern for most bodybuilders and, judging by the amount of times we’re asked about it, one would assume most vegans. So a vegan bodybuilder who doesn’t even track his protein is quite an anomaly.

He Doesn’t Track PROTEIN?! |Vegan Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington

Vegan bodybuilder Derek Tresize is shown twice, once on the left, once on the right. In both he is in a body building pose, his muscles, taught and well defined. In the center is a glass of protein shake In cloe-up.

Gaining weight, and in particular muscle mass, as a vegan is often a great concern for those considering a plant-based diet. In this interview, vegan bodybuilder Derek Tresize shares his bodybuilding meal plan to show you how to get serious gains on plants!

The Ultimate Vegan Muscle Gainer Shake | Bodybuilder Derek Tresize

A close-up of a person’s feet in running shoes are shown in the process of running on tarmac. An inset photograph of Matt Frazier, founder of the virally popular blog No Meat Athlete is shown on the right. Below is the No Meat Athlete logo.

When it comes to marathon, ultramarathons, and similar endurance sports, what you eat is absolutely key. When it come to endurance running in the plant-eating community, No Meat Athlete is a familiar name and go-to resource.

How to Eat Vegan for Endurance | No Meat Athlete

Vegan Ultra Athlete & Registered Dietitian, Matt Ruscigno, is shown on a racing bicycle and gear on the road. An open desert landscape is seen in the background.

Ever wondered what an ultra-athlete eats? How about a vegan ultra-athlete? Or even a vegan ultra-athlete with an advanced degree in nutrition? Well in this video you’ll hear from Registered Dietitian Matt Ruscigno

What A Vegan Ultra Athlete & Registered Dietitian Eats In A Day | Matt Ruscigno

Anne-Marie Campbell of Meat Free Athlete is shown in a Tai Kwon Do pose.

Have you ever wondered how a vegan, plant-based diet affects athletic performance? Can athletes maintain demanding training without eating animal products? Anne-Marie Campbell from Meat Free Athlete shares her experience

Eating Vegan for Athletic Performance | Meat Free Athlete

The image is made up of four overlapping parts. At the top left, in large white lettering are the words “Doctor Reacts!”. Below this is a photograph of Dr, Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org. To the right of this image, is one of Furious Pete, creator of extreme eating and motivational fitness videos, at a hotdog eating completion. He is surrounded by hotdogs, has chewed hotdogs coming out of his mouth and down his shirt and has a fistfuls of hotdogs in his left hand and a small gold “winners” cup in his right. The final image, towards the righthand edge is Mike Chang creator of “Six pack shortcuts”. He is showing his toned physique in the process of doing sit-ups.

Furious Pete, Six Pack Shortcuts & countless other YouTube fitness channels dole out nutrition advice. How would a medical doctor trained in clinical nutrition react to them? It’s time to find out. In this video, Dr. Michael Greger reacts

Medical Doctor Reacts to YouTube Fitness Nutrition ‘Experts’

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  • Vegan athlete and bodybuilder Crissi Carvalho is shown twice, once on stage, posing, and once from a photoshoot. On the left on large white letters are the words “Hi-carb vegan takes Arnold classic”

    Vegan Fitness Model Wins Arnold Classic At 42!!

    In the protein-crazy, youth-dominated world of bodybuilding, high-carb vegan competitor Crissi Carvalho is proving that not only can vegans build and maintain muscle, but they can also do so in a manner that’s sustainable and healthy.

    Read more about Vegan Fitness Model Wins Arnold Classic At 42!!
  • The image is made up of four overlapping parts. At the top left, in large white lettering are the words “Doctor Reacts!”. Below this is a photograph of Dr, Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org. To the right of this image, is one of Furious Pete, creator of extreme eating and motivational fitness videos, at a hotdog eating completion. He is surrounded by hotdogs, has chewed hotdogs coming out of his mouth and down his shirt and has a fistfuls of hotdogs in his left hand and a small gold “winners” cup in his right. The final image, towards the righthand edge is Mike Chang creator of “Six pack shortcuts”. He is showing his toned physique in the process of doing sit-ups.

    Medical Doctor Reacts to YouTube Fitness Nutrition ‘Experts’

    Furious Pete, Six Pack Shortcuts & countless other YouTube fitness channels dole out nutrition advice. How would a medical doctor trained in clinical nutrition react to them? It’s time to find out. In this video, Dr. Michael Greger reacts

    Read more about Medical Doctor Reacts to YouTube Fitness Nutrition ‘Experts’
  • Defensive lineman David Carter is shown in training skimming past a tackle dummy. In a lower left inset the words “The 300 pound Vegan” are displayed.

    300 lb VEGAN NFL Football Player?! | David Carter Interview

    Defensive lineman David Carter was a meat-eating, milk-guzzling, BBQ-loving football player. About the furthest from vegan you could find. Then he saw a documentary and everything changed.

    Read more about 300 lb VEGAN NFL Football Player?! | David Carter Interview
  • A graphical image of a person on Victorian dress is seen holding up a blue bottle with “XXX” written upon it. They are pointing at the bottle with a cane and appears to be proclaiming its benefits.

    The Dangers of Vegan Health Claims | Matt Ruscigno Returns

    Are vegan health claims dangerous to the overall vegan message? In this follow-up to my last interview with Registered Dietitian Matt Ruscigno, we discuss the often exaggerated claims about the health benefits of a vegan diet.

    Read more about The Dangers of Vegan Health Claims | Matt Ruscigno Returns
  • Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington is shown twice. On the left he is on stage in a bodybuilding pose. The solid muscles of his torso and arms on display. On the right, he is in the gym, his arms curled showing highly defined and sculptured arm muscles.

    He Doesn’t Track PROTEIN?! |Vegan Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington

    Protein is a major concern for most bodybuilders and, judging by the amount of times we’re asked about it, one would assume most vegans. So a vegan bodybuilder who doesn’t even track his protein is quite an anomaly.

    Read more about He Doesn’t Track PROTEIN?! |Vegan Pro Bodybuilder Torre Washington
  • A person is shown squirting tomato sauce on to two slabs of tofu, piled one on top of the within a small food tray.

    False Vegan Health Claims & Simplifying Nutrition | Matt Ruscigno

    Are vegan health claims exaggerated? Can you be just as healthy eating animal products? And what’s the “best” way to eat vegan? In this video, Registered Dietitian Matt Ruscigno shares his unique approach to vegan sports nutrition

    Read more about False Vegan Health Claims & Simplifying Nutrition | Matt Ruscigno
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