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Plant Based Protein Sources
The first question that I get when people find out that I do not eat any animal based products is “How do you get your protein?” Speaking with other Vegan athletes, it appears that this question is the most common question that they encounter.
I have explained in previous posts: NO athlete requires the amount of protein that is perpetuated by personal trainers, “strength coaches”, bodybuilding magazines, online message boards, or the like - they parrot “1 gram of protein (or more) per pound of body weight” repeatedly, and it is completely ridiculous. They also typically champion sipping down 2-3 protein shakes per day, yet, can’t figure out why they’re bloated and gassy.
Nonetheless, it isn’t difficult for a plant based athlete to get protein without eating animal products. One of the biggest flaws that athletes and weekend warriors make (especially when they want to lose body fat) is to repeatedly eat the same things over and over again. This is a huge mistake. No matter what type of nutritional program/strategy you employ, it is important to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure that you’re getting a full complement of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc.
I eat a wide variety of non-animal based protein sources, and I thought I would share a few of my favorite sources along with their protein content. Remember, that most of my meals include a wide variety of these sources.
Nuts!
This one is the most obvious, as most nut sources (cashews, almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, macadamian nuts) are all dense sources of protein and Vegan/plant based staples.
Protein: 10g per 1 cup
Pumpkin Seeds
One of my personal favorites, roasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite snacks, and they’re great in most any type of dish or “Vegan Plate”.
Protein: 10g per 1/4 cup
Chia Seeds
My wife knows that Chia Seeds are my new favorite item to include whenever I can. Loaded with healthy fats and a great protein source, they also have many other traits that athletes find desirable, including increased circulation. I include these as toppings to many dishes and add these to smoothies whenever I can.
Protein: 6g per 1/4 cup. Also 14 grams of fiber per 1/4 cup!
Flax Seeds
Not only a source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, but also a dense source of protein. I use these similar to the way I use Chia, adding the whenever possible.
Protein: 3g per 2Tbspn (along with 4g of fiber)
Quinoa
No superfood list is complete without quinoa, one of the few plant based products that includes all 9 essential amino acids.
Protein: 6g per 1/4 cup
Rice
While I view rice predominantly as a source of carbohydrates, different varieties are used so often in plant based dishes that the protein content cannot be ignored.
Protein: 4.5g per 1 cup
Oats
This breakfast favorite is known for fiber content (both soluble and insoluble). I prefer steel cut (and never eat “instant” anything).
Protein: 7g per 1/2 cup
Beans
Literally hundreds of varieties, beans are inexpensive and absolutely loaded with protein and fiber - they were the one “no-brainer” for this list, but I wanted you to read down a bit further. My favorite types are kidney, black, and pinto, they are a staple of every Vegan and plant powered athlete’s meal plan.
Protein: 10g per 1/2 cup along with 10g of dietary fiber
Chickpeas
I mean, they use these to make hummus, so it has to be great. It took me forever to find them in the store because I didn’t know that they were also called Garbanzo beans, chickpeas kick ass on salads, One Bowls, and even as a snack.
Protein: 6g per 1/2 cup
Lentils
I leave cooking lentil dishes to my wife, because I haven’t exactly figured it out yet. However, these things are loaded in protein, and are a must for all plant powered athletes.
Protein: 13g per 1/4 cup
Peas
While a cup of peas only has about 2g of protein, I had to include it because it is typically found in Vegan protein powders, is inexpensive, and is easy to find in most US grocery stores.
Soybeans
The highest consumed food in the world, and for good reason - they are completely loaded with protein and contain all 9 essential amino acids.
Protein: 15g per 1/4 cup
Tofu
I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t starting to grow on me, as it is very versatile and offers great flavor to a lot of the new dishes that I’ve been experimenting with. Oh, and since it’s made from soybeans, it’s a kick-ass source of protein.
Protein: 12g per 4 ounces
If you’re considering going plant based, I believe that these sources are more than enough to get you started and keep you in a positive nitrogen balance. The myth that you can’t maintain (or even gain) lean body mass as a plant based athlete is completely false. More and more athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, Tennis, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing and other sports are going to a plant based diet because of the numerous health benefits including decreased inflammation and better recovery.
Remember, I’m less than 6 months into my journey, and thus far, I can say that going plant based has been one of the best decisions of my life, playing a huge role in my ultra-endurance training. I’ve dropped nearly 70lbs, and have gone from not being able to run 1/4 mile to having limitless reserves in the pool, on the bike or running 20 miles and beyond in an incredibly short amount of time, and I am absolutely certain that my capacity for such an elevated training volume is 100% due to my plant powered nutrition.
(December 12, 2018 to May 12, 2019)
Obviously, this list isn’t all inclusive. There are plenty of other protein-rich plant based foods: Barley, freekeh, wheat berry, bulgar and others, but I wanted to include the foods that I eat on a regular basis to get the level of protein I need to maintain lean body mass while optimizing my extremely intense training schedule (over 25 hours per week).
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Always love seeing positive stories on the Plant Based lifestyle.
I think the biggest benefit for me is that now my body feels like the food that I consume works with my body instead of against it. Throughout my life, especially once I was extremely conscious about what I was putting into it, I always felt heavy after meat consumption, and it typically lasted for several hours.
Now, my digestive system works amazingly. Joint pain I had lived with for years is nonexistent. Energy levels are through the roof and my recovery is absolutely amazing, even though I am training at a higher volume than I have at any point of my life.
Don’t take my word for it, just do it yourself and prepare to feel amazing!
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Post-swim, easy snack when I don’t have the patience for steel cut oats to cook. Not crazy about the flour but they are very tasty with bananas and almond butter! I will also chase it down with a OMG (Oh My Greens) green juice from @salubriousjuice in Frisco #tritraining #vegan #myplantpoweredrecipes #swimbikerun #ironman #plantbased #vegantriathlete #plantbasedtriathlete #triathlon https://www.instagram.com/p/BysajQlH7kL/?igshid=c2m1h58055rq
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My pre-long ride staple (and today it is also my post-swim meal). Here I have 3/4c of steel cut oats, a banana, 2 large spoons of almond butter, hemp seeds, and other mixed fruit. #vegan #vegantriathlete #veganironman #plantbased #plantpower #tritraining #triathlon #ironman #ultraendurance #cycling #swimbikerun #myplantpoweredrecipes https://www.instagram.com/p/Byks17pnU0N/?igshid=1gcct5ehxok4i
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Unhealthy Vegan Lifestyle
Not a day goes by where there isn’t someone who tells me something negative about a Vegan lifestyle and diet. From anecdotal evidence about a friend or family member that “tried” it and became sick or weak to something they heard Joe Rogan say, most everyone has negative input about the fact that I am training for a full Ironman triathlon and a completely plant based diet.
First, it’s important to understand that not everyone who claims to be Vegan is eating a healthy, nutrient rich diet. There are plenty of Vegans that live off of potato chips and soda, just like there are plenty of meat eaters that do the same. That isn’t conducive to athletic performance no matter if you’re Vegan or not, so to group every person who claims to be Vegan into the same group is asinine.
Most ultra-endurance athletes are great at what they do because they are in tune with their bodies. While sheer talent can carry many people a long way, there are few people that can perform optimally while eating bullshit when it comes, to say, an Ironman. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet several high performing triathletes over the last few months and just like most other people who heavily participate in a sport, they understand the importance of nutrition. Like me, they focus on getting the optimal amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates and micronutrients to get the most out of their training and recovery. Regardless of the food source, if you’re not focused on these important details, you’re not going to operate at peak efficiency.
It has never been easier to eat a plant based diet. There are literally thousands of recipes online, and healthy vegan snacks are readily available. And while it isn’t the optimal choice, more and more restaurants are trending toward Vegan offerings.
My reasons for eating a plant based diet started off purely from a performance standpoint. I did a simple elimination diet and I immediately found that I felt infinitely better without animal products. Again, I’m not in the business of attacking people for whatever they eat, but I am happy to defend my own position and spread the news on how it has made me feel - my drastic change in exercise capacity may be attributed to different factors, but to completely discount my dietary choices would be misleading to say the least.
So for every Vegan you know that isn’t healthy, remember, I can name 100 unhealthy meat eaters. Remember, not all of us the same. Some of us are some really, really awesome motherfuckers.
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Maybe I’m Losing My Mind...
Tomorrow is May 24. Incidentally, that is exactly 6 months until my Ironman race in Tempe, AZ.
Tomorrow’s workout consists of a 21-plus mile run.
I live on veggies.
Am I crazy?
Is a 43 year old man supposed to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a full marathon (26.2 miles) on the same day?
Is that same man supposed to do that on a plant based diet?
Is that man supposed to do that after not being able to run for 1/2 mile just 6 months ago?
I know my work ethic has played a huge role in my transformation and my progress, but understand this: prior to becoming a fat ass for the last 5 years, I was a bodybuilder and a powerlifter for over 15 years, and I have never had anywhere near the recovery that I have now on my whole food plant based regimen.
I feel absolutely limitless.
I’m strong.
I recover like someone half my age. Or less.
I never, ever, ever have cravings.
I quit eating all animal products cold turkey.
And I’ve never looked back.
I’m not the guy that’s going to be searching people out on Social Media to yell and argue with them. All I can be is an example for the plant based lifestyle.
I said yesterday that I wasn’t interested in being a normal 43 year old man.
I am loving the fact that in 6 months, I’ll be a 43 year old, plant based Ironman.
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Vegan and Plant Based Basics
While I realize 99% of you have no interest in having anything to do with a plant based diet, The Vegan Plate website provides some essentials that keep things very simple and easy to follow.
Three of my favorite books for plant based athletes are The Plantpower Way by Rich Roll, No Meat Athlete by Matt Frazier, and Meat Is For Pussies (for real) by John Joseph. If you are interested in the plant based lifestyle and some amazing recipes, definitely give those a quick read.
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Great resource for easy to make, great tasting Plant Powered meals.
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So Let Me Get This Straight...
The greatest thing about social media is the ability to interact with people anytime, no matter where in the world they are. Of course, me being extremely open and candid about everything I’m doing, some of the things I’ve gone through, and my training and nutrition makes anything fair game for discussion, and I’m completely cool with that.
I think a search through my posts here and throughout my social media feeds will bring most people to the conclusion that I’m 100% not the guy screaming about being Vegan and attacking other people who aren’t Vegan. I know that exists and I know there are a lot of people like that on both sides of pretty much any argument. Actually, I don’t even fucking refer to myself as Vegan! I just happen to sustain entirely on a predominantly whole food, plant-based diet with limited processed foods. I do my best to eat foods as close to their natural state as possible.
A little background... I came down this path initially because I have battled digestive issues for most of my adult life. Years as a hardcore, musclehead weightlifter that bought into the bullshit and believed we need absolutely ridiculous amounts of protein to recover didn’t help that. Then when I was away from the bodybuilder and powerlifting lifestyle, my diet of chicken wings, burgers, and bullshit food didn’t make me feel or look any better.
Of course, even a moderate shift to real food and reducing all of the cholesterol and saturated fat would’ve made me feel better, and I had done that numerous times throughout the past two and half decades. But I still felt like I was just plodding along, always hungry, yet always full, with food often feeling like it was still in my esophagus.
When I decided to get radical, I needed something new. I was giving all of my vices up at once: Energy drinks, fried food, booze, etc. I had just read Rich Roll’s “Finding Ultra” and found a lot of parallels in his story and mindset and my own, so I thought “Fuck it, why not give it a shot?”
The results were almost instant. I felt absolutely amazing from the start. I expected for reality to set in and feel like shit after a few days without meat, but that never happened. So I kept learning more and more about how to combine my foods to make sure I was getting the micro and macronutrients I needed for optimum health, performance and recovery.
Yeah, shit definitely happened...
Excess weight fell off, what felt like overnight (over 50lbs in the first 12 weeks).
I was able to train and harder than I had in years.
While expecting to ache after my workouts (I’m 43, shit gets hard when you’re old) my recovery was supersonic.
My high blood pressure? Gone. High cholesterol? See ya. Doc pulled me off all bp and cholesterol meds that I had been on since my heart attack scare.
Those digestion issues? Completely non-existent. Reflux? Completely disappeared.
My rest is now better than it has ever been.
No medication. No supplementation. And I feel like a brand new man.
Leading us to why I have this blog and why I engage on Social Media. I say and do some crazy shit - and almost nothing gets anything but a positive response... Except what I eat...
So you couldn’t run 1/4 mile in October and now you’re training for a 140.6 mile Ironman in November? Bad ass!
You workout 4+ hours per day? Fucking awesome.
You’ve lost over 60lbs and are shredded? Same weight as when you were 18? Smaller pant-size than you wore after boot camp? Amazing.
You live off of plants? HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT IS SO DANGEROUS. WHERE IN THE FUCK DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN? YOU CAN’T RECOVER EATING LIKE THAT! YOU’RE GOING TO BECOME BRITTLE AND WITHER AWAY! HUMANS ARE CARNIVORES AND AREN’T DESIGNED TO LIVE OFF OF PLANTS! YOU ARE GOING TO FUCKING DIE MAN! YOU ARE GOING TO BECOME A STINKY HIPPY AND VOTE FOR BERNIE SANDERS!!!
Complete insanity. Not sure how I didn’t expect it, but I didn’t. I underestimated people’s emotional and mental stances on food, but I have to admit that it rivals politics and religion.
My schedule is absolutely packed. I love documenting my journey here and on other platforms. I love my career and it requires a HUGE commitment of my time - which is fine because it finances all of the dreams (and we do business and personal goals every month - I’d suggest incorporating this into your life and be hard on yourself). And not to mention Lisa, Peyton, and Ava whom all require their own attention. So I don’t have time to argue and be all hostile to everyone sending me anti-vegan studies and websites. Most are doing it in fun (and it makes me laugh) but there are a few people (and some that I don’t know whatsoever) that have taken it as their responsibility to educate the fuck out of me about my sins of not eating meat and animal products. Some have convinced themselves that they have doctorates in performance nutrition.
Regardless if I was living off of veggies or whatever, there will always be skeptics and haters. I’ve been fairly blessed with overwhelming support, but remember that it could be someone that you share a home with that may be the one telling you that you’re crazy, it won’t work, you’re wasting your time, unnecessary temptation, etc. (If that’s you that lives with that person, tell the one doing it that I said “Fuck you...”)
And again, I’m okay with it. I’m not going to run around recruiting people to my Plant Church and I’m probably not a great advocate. I’m not protesting anyone’s right to choose whatever they want to eat and where they get what they want to eat. I’m just doing my thing and feeling amazing (I’d be lying if I said I’m not wondering where all of the concern was when I was pounding 1/2 pounders from Whataburgers and Wendy’s multiple times per day walking around looking like a disgusting fat slob).
Of course the argument can be made that I feel this way because I lost all of the unnecessary weight, and there is absolutely some truth to that. But I have zero doubt that my nutrition is taking me to goals that I would’ve otherwise thought impossible.
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The first question people ask me when they find out I am Vegan is “Where do you get your protein?” The second most common question, actually it isn’t posed as a question, I am usually told “You cannot get Vitamin B12 from a Plant Based Diet”. Well, my lab results beg to differ. The first one shows June 12 (737), the second one shows March 12 (659). I have not eaten anything that was derived from animals over that time, as I had not the months leading up to the first test. Anecdotal? Well my experience is all that matters to me. Stop believing the myths - animal products are fucking you up And you can absolutely thrive on a plant based diet. Looking forward to completing my first Ironman plant powered, when I was laying in a hospital bed with a heart attack scare less than one year ago. Plants saved me! #vegan #plantpower #plantbased #vegantriathlete #veganironman #ironman #triathlontraining #swimbikerun #swimbikerunplants #plantpoweredathlete #plants @richroll @hench_herbivore https://www.instagram.com/p/Byp5WqdHnSK/?igshid=148tu1q0co1xj
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Pre-launch breakfast of steel cut oats, banana, grapes, blueberries, and almond with a glass of coconut water. Fleet ready to go! I am on the black tri bike today. Tri bikes are designed to keep you in an aerodynamic position longer and allow you to go faster. One other benefit is that the tri bike seat position doesn’t destroy your quads. In the Ironman, you ride 112 miles and then run a full marathon, so you are more run ready when you get off the bike. #endurancetraining #ironman #cervelo #feltfamily #cyclingride #bike #sbr #plantbased #plantpower #ultrarunning #trilifestyle #motivation #veganathlete #entrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx99MHXna9I/?igshid=o4xeykpqx1pn
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Why Did I Choose a Plant Based Diet?
Most people don’t think of your typical Ironman Triathlete and Vegans as one in the same. Over the years, Vegans have been viewed as weak and spindly, much closer resembling an 5th grade Science teacher instead of an ultra-endurance athlete.
I want to do my best to help change that perception.
My story is well-documented here on this blog: I had gotten fat, lazy, was drinking daily and was depressed. Oh, and I was really fucking fat. In December, I made a huge change. First, I got off my ass. Second, I stopped eating bullshit all the time.
Of course, a few weeks later, I went to the level that most people consider insane: I removed all animal products from my diet.
Note: I don’t post to beat people over the head about going to a plant-based diet. Nor do I give a fuck what anyone else eats. If you like meat, good for you. I assume most of you do, when less than 4% of Americans identify as Vegan. So it almost goes without saying that you are a meat eater. I just happen not to eat meat, workout really hard, can run, bike, and swim really long distances, workout upwards of over 30 hours a week, look amazing for any age, much less a 43 year old dad, and I am one bad motherfucker.
My point isn’t to call you an asshole if you eat animals: I think you know you’re fucked up if you lead to the torture of modern day animal agriculture. It’s pretty fucking evil and well-documented - why else do you think it’s illegal to film inside of the giant slaughterhouses? Because the shit that goes on in there is completely fucked up. (Don’t get all defensive like the political and religions zealots on Twitter, I love me some sarcasm, motherfuckers).
But hey, that isn’t the purpose of this post. Again, I’m not looking to attack anyone’s current course of action. I do hope to bring attention to a lifestyle that has completely turned me into a new man and encourage you to explore it and see the many benefits.
Weight Loss
Yes, I exercise like a fiend and that attributed to my ability to get lean and also is a huge cause why I stay lean, but hey, you are what you eat, and I’ve never had an easier time dropping fat as I do eating only plant based. In 5 months, I went from fat bucket of shit to pretty damn hot.
Athletic Performance
For five years prior to starting my journey, I had allowed myself to become grotesque (see the pic above). But prior to that,, I regularly competed as a powerlifter and a bodybuilder, so I do have a vast training background. What’s different this time around than it was for the other 18 years I trained heavily? Simple. Recovery and fuel for workouts. Eliminating animal products drastically reduces inflammation. I can run 20 miles on Tuesday and then do it again on Wednesday. I am training 3-4 hours everyday, and always wake up ready to do even more. Previously, I never would’ve recovered enough for the drastic training load that an Ironman requires. No soreness and unlimited energy? I should’ve switched years ago.
Internal Health
For fuck’s sake, I was taken to the ER for a heart attack false alarm last May. My blood markers were terrible, and I was a ticking time bomb. Post going to a Vegan diet? My doctor barely believed it himself. Every single blood marker was absolutely optimal within 2 months of going Vegan and has stayed that way. I was able to kick cholesterol and blood pressure meds within WEEKS of starting a plant based diet.
Simplicity
Most plant based foods taste great together and preparation is far simpler than meat preparation.
Animals Are Awesome
To look at and watch, not to eat. Drop your dog off at a place to butchers dogs where he can hear other dogs yelping and go to leave him - think he’d panic? That’s exactly how it goes for cows and pigs. Give them a break!
Over the last 5 months, my health has drastically improved, I’ve dropped nearly 70lbs and I have the energy to train at an absolutely insane volume by any stretch of the imagination, and I attribute that to the complete removal of animal products from my diet and only enjoying plant-based whole foods. Ironman training is difficult for anyone, but I hope that a 43 year old doing it completely plant-based breaks a lot of the molds that people think about Vegans and athletic capacity.
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My Plant Based “Diet”
With few exceptions, I receive two types of messages: Many of the messages I receive are motivational and supportive as far as what I’m doing and many of those messages tell me that I’ve motivated someone to make a change. The fact that anyone reads my stuff is humbling and exciting, but the number of people that have reached out to me has been kind of unbelievable.
The rest of the messages that I receive are about my plant based diet. Now, within that subject, the emails are split between people telling me how unhealthy it is (seriously, they never said shit to me when I was killing myself with whiskey, wings, and Whataburger), or people genuinely curious about it wanting to know about how I eat and why I chose to do that as opposed to one of the million other nutritional strategies.
Let me state for the record that I hate the term DIET, especially in this case. While in general it refers to the food you consume, the connotation has become one of a temporary fix, usually of deprivation.
This situation is not that in the least.
So, what is a whole food plant based diet? Exactly what it sounds like. All of the food that I eat is from plants and absolutely no animal sources. No milk, no dairy, no fish, no meat. None. Zero. 98% of the food I eat is extremely close to the way it is found in nature. I do my best to avoid consuming any processed foods.
So, Boyd, WHY on earth do you choose to follow a plant based diet? It’s simple... While Lisa was in the hospital with her broken leg, I decided to do an elimination diet where I started with very few foods to see how they made me feel, and slowly added other food sources in every couple of days. While I was eating just plant based food, I surprisingly felt fantastic - best sleep I’ve ever had, no cravings, and unlimited energy. As SOON as I re-introduced meat, it was the same old same - lethargy after eating, always feeling bloated, digestive issues, heart burn, shitty sleep, etc.
I was completely skeptical and kept eating meat because I thought that it couldn’t be true. I have been an absolute fucking carnivore my entire life and now, I was thinking about giving meat up for good?
To be honest, it wasn’t hard. I just quit. No cravings, I don’t miss it and I love the way I feel. I’ve never looked back.
So, what exactly do you eat? That’s simple as well. I follow the “Vegan Plate” method - my plate typically consist of 1ruits, veggies (tons of green veggies), nuts and seeds, legumes, and grains.
There are tons of simple to follow recipes out there, and my wife has become amazing at using different spices and seasonings to make our meals taste phenomenal.
I mentioned above that I was a carnivore my entire life. I actually hated veggies. I avoided them at all costs. So many of these tastes and flavors are completely new to me and I love every bite.
Where do you get your protein? Ask anyone who eats like this and they’ll tell you that they get this question more than any other. In short, I get my protein from the same place that the animals get there protein. Funny, eh?
Remember, supplement companies and dairy farmers have pulled the biggest scam in history on how much protein they have convinced people they need. No, you do not need 1 gram per pound of body weight - no where near that amount. Following the structure I laid out above, it isn’t difficult to get the amount of protein you need, even for athletic performance.
I’m going to put a shopping list together soon with foods by food group. I’ll also do my best to add more easy to follow recipes to the blog so that you can see easy ways to eat delicious plant based foods.
So, you’re not joining PETA and attacking people for eating meat? Look, I’m here to better myself and attacking someone online isn’t my idea of a good time. I do hope that more people look further into it because it has made me feel amazing, helped me completely transform, and I’m healthier than ever by every blood marker - Obviously, there are a lot of other great aspects of eating a plant based diet that are outside the scope of this writing.
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There are tons of amazing Vegan recipes available online, so if you are new to the plant based lifestyle, it is easy to find great ideas for awesome dishes.
The synergy of different veggies and spices are what won my palate over. Everything just tastes so different than the foods I have eaten my entire life.
Here is a great burrito recipe. Lisa and I have experimented with several different versions of this and other recipes, providing a huge variety in a meal that most everyone loves: burritos!
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More plant based choices coming soon!
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One of my favorite treats to enjoy when I have time on my day off. These Vegan nachos have organic corn chips topped with vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, black beans, tomatoes, black olives, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, salsa, and guacamole. #plantpowered #ironman #vegan #food #nutrition #denton #juicelab (at Juice Lab) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNmhj4nvU4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13bd7mlsowair
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