The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide for Plant-Based Performance
The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide for Plant-Based Performance
Nichole Dandrea-Russert who is the talented author behind this book is donating 100% of profits from its sales to animal charities!
Using the latest research in sports nutrition, this handbook helps athletes maximize their performance, expedite recovery, and optimize their health through balanced, plant-based eating.
Debunking the myth that a plant-based diet and high-intensity athleticism just don’t mix, The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone looking to dive deep into the science behind plant-based eating and peak performance. Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet shouldn't mean giving up your gains — in fact, incorporating more plant-based foods may even give you an athletic advantage — provided you know how to properly fuel your body while eating vegan.
The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook features:
• Breakdown of key macro and micronutrients in a plant-based diet
• The latest information on healthy supplements and dosing
• Over 25 flavorful and fueling vegan recipes
• Sample meal plans to create nutrient-rich, complete vegan meals
• Guidance on the top athletic concerns, including bone health and rapid recovery
The book provides expert guidance for everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, whether you are plant-curious, transitioning to a plant-forward diet, or want to refine your existing plant-based nutrition plan. With easy-to-follow vegan menus, recipes, tips, and tricks that can enhance performance, boost recovery and improve health, there’s no reason not to be a vegan athlete!
About the Author: Nichole Dandrea-Russert
As a Registered Dietitian, Nichole has specialized in women's health, sports nutrition, diabetes, and heart disease. She also loves dark chocolate so much that she ran her own chocolate company, nicobella organics, for ten years. Her chocolates were featured in Veg News, Organic Spa, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, and had a special debut on Rachael Ray as "Snack of the Day." Yoga Journal featured her as a yogi nutritionist focusing on the ethical side of chocolate through her chocolate company, nicobella, and its Fair Trade chocolate treats.
For the past 14 years, her focus has been on plant-based eating for a healthy body and happy mind. Her book, "The Fiber Effect: Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Fiber" and "The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide for Plant-Based Performance" are available through Hatherleigh Press everywhere books are sold.
She's been regularly featured on The Weather Channel and NBC-affiliate, Atlanta & Company and has written articles for Mind Body Green, One Green Planet, and The Path Mag. She's also been quoted with her expert nutrition advice in Self Magazine, The Healthy, Business Insider and Better Homes & Gardens.
Her passion is to continue educating people about the benefits of plant-based eating for their health, the environment, and animal welfare.
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