plant fuel

Chick’n, Pinto and Potato Stew

Vegan chick'n, chili and potatoes come together to form a spicy, filling, comfort food-y stew that's high in protein, iron and all kinds of good-for-you things that vegan runners need.

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Borscht with Tofu Sour Cream

This traditional, beet-tastic soup is packed with flavor and all the vitamin K a clumsy vegan runner could ask for.

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Anatomy of a Smoothie Part 1: Plant Protein for Post-Run Recovery

One of the major stumbling blocks among athletes wanting to make the switch to a plant-based lifestyle is the notion that plants don’t offer enough protein and that plant proteins are incomplete. Although the latter is mostly true, it is easily remedied by eating a variety of foods so that these incomplete proteins can find… Continue reading Anatomy of a Smoothie Part 1: Plant Protein for Post-Run Recovery

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Four Bean, Five Alarm Veggie Chili

Here's how I make my award-winning veggie chili, an excellent choice for vegan runners in need of protein, iron and vitamin C after a hard workout or race.