TheVegan Athlete's Cookbook

100 easy delicious vegan recipes for athletes and an evidence-based guide on vegan sports nutritionEach recipe will be flagged to suit different workout goals: fuel, recovery and nourish, with nutritional information and practical tips.Anita Bean is revered for her delicious, easy to make recipes - her fans always want more meal ideas, and have been asking for a vegan version of her recipes for yearsThere are many books out there aimed at the vegan market, but no UK evidence based guide for the fitness market, written by a Registered Nutritionist with a respected track record and built in audience.Currently there is a gap in the market for an evidence-based vegan cookbook for athletes. More and more athletes are switching to a vegan diet. High-profile vegan athletes include Chris Froome, Venus Williams, Scott Jurek, Lizzy Deighton, Tom Daley, David Haye and Lewis Hamilton okbooks for athletes and active peopleThe number of vegans in the UK has quadrupled over the past 5 years to more than 600,000, a number that's certain to grow. 1 in 3 people in the UK have cut out or reduced their meat intake according to the 2019 Waitrose Report on Food and Drink Trends. 1 in 8 people (13%) are vegan or vegetarian and a further 21% follow a flexitarian diet.Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author, and former British bodybuilding champion. She specialises in sport and exercise nutrition and is passionate about helping athletes improve their performance. She is the author of the best-selling The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, The Vegetarian Athlete's Cookbook and The Runner's Cookbook, among other titles. Anita has worked with London Marathon, RideLondon, Swim England and Good Housekeeping.Exciting, healthy and tasty vegan recipes with the nutrients you need to train, recover and perform. Whether you already live a vegan lifestyle, embrace a meat-free day each week or you simply want to try some amazing flavour combinations, The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook will help you create easy, nutrient-packed meals to support your training goals. With a focus on performance, every recipe has been created to provide a high level of nutrients that will fuel your body. All the main meal recipes supply at least 20 g of protein per serving, the optimal amount needed for muscle recovery. As well as delicious everyday recipes, cooking tips and photographs, the book also contains evidence-based advice on how to fuel your workouts and maximise your performance. It debunks vegan myths, demystifies sports nutrition and will help you gain the confidence to create delicious, nourishing meals that will boost your fitness.Exciting, healthy and tasty vegan recipes with the nutrients you need to train, recover and perform.Introduction Part 1: Vegan Sports Nutrition 1: Vegan myths 2: The vegan advantage 3: The vegan athlete's plate 4: Protein 5: Peak performance 6: Sports foods 7: How to go vegan Part 2: Recipes 8: Before you begin cooking 9: Breakfasts and brunches 10: Light meals and salads 11: One-pot dishes 12: Weekend dinners 13: Desserts 14: Snacks 15: Smoothies Part 3: Appendices Acknowledgements References Resources Conversion charts IndexExcellentBy pumping iron and flexing its flax, this uplifting volume is just the thing to keep athletes running.Top cycling cookbook