Athletics - Plant-Based Diet - Nutrition Studies - 1 https://nutritionstudies.org/t/athletics/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:31:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Plant-Based Diets Improve Athletic Performance https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-diets-improve-athletic-performance/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:05:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56194 If you’ve been following our work at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies for a while, you’ve probably already seen some resources we have dedicated to athletes, including dozens of articles featuring anecdotal success stories and practical guides for improving your fitness. These resources are inspirational and useful; if you’re curious to check … Continued

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> 3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/3-misconceptions-about-building-muscle-on-a-plant-based-diet/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:56:26 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50932 Building your muscles on a plant-based diet is possible, and despite what you might have heard, it does not require extra effort compared to muscle-building on a meat-based diet.

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Written by Kathy Meldrum, MSPT.

]]> Plant-Based Running: How I Train for the NYC Marathon https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-running-how-i-train-for-the-nyc-marathon/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:02:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28900 Think you can’t run a marathon or ultramarathon on a whole food, plant-based diet? Think again. Read on to learn how this plant-based runner goes the EXTRA mile.

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Written by Brooke Ely Danielson.

]]> Documentary ‘The Game Changers’ Makes Compelling Case for Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes https://nutritionstudies.org/documentary-the-game-changers-makes-compelling-case-for-plant-based-nutrition-for-athletes/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:24:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28907 Athlete or not, Netflix documentary ‘The Game Changers’ is a film that everyone could benefit from watching.

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Written by Anna Keeve.

]]> Ironman Brendan Brazier Is a Pioneer In Plant-Based Sports Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/ironman-brendan-brazier-is-a-pioneer-in-plant-based-sports-nutrition/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:30:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28247 Brendan Brazier is way ahead of the game. As a former professional Ironman athlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon runner, he’s had his eyes on the prize since he was a young teen (he’s in his 40s now, though no one would guess by the look of him). Growing up constantly in motion, Brendan … Continued

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Fiona Oakes Has Extreme Grit – Interview with a Plant-Based Ultra Runner https://nutritionstudies.org/fiona-oakes-has-extreme-grit-interview-with-plant-based-ultra-runner/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:23:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27959 Fiona Oakes is a 4 time world record holder in endurance running. She runs on plants and is a dairy-free athlete advocate. After going plant-based she realized the health benefits and positive impact on the planet.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Study Finds Ditching Dairy Helps Endurance Athletes Enhance Their Long Distance Running https://nutritionstudies.org/study-finds-ditching-dairy-helps-endurance-athletes-enhance-long-distance-running/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:50:07 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27914 A dairy-free, plant-based diet may not only provide cardiovascular protection for athletes, but also enhance performance, allowing endurance athletes to continue to go the distance.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Plant Strong Collegiate Swimming Champion & Her Plant-Based Family Legacy https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-strong-collegiate-swimming-champion-her-plant-based-family-legacy/ Fri, 24 May 2019 13:51:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27644 I was born into an athletic, plant-based family. My grandfather is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., and I was raised plant-based. I now swim competitively and have won championships all while powered by plants.

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Written by Crile Hart.

]]> 4 Questions With Vegan Volleyball World Champion Dustin Watten https://nutritionstudies.org/4-questions-with-vegan-athlete-volleyball-world-champion-dustin-watten/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:40:39 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27233 Dustin Watten is not only a plant-based advocate he is also on the USA Men’s Volleyball Team and is a World Cup Champion. Learn more about how his plant-based diet affects his athletic performance.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Dairy Talks Season 1 – Why Olympic Athletes Are Ditching Dairy https://nutritionstudies.org/dairy-talks-season-1-why-olympic-athletes-are-ditching-dairy/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:29:55 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27219 Hear from Switch4Good’s core group of elite athletes and doctors about why they made the switch to go dairy free.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Plants Have All the Power We Need https://nutritionstudies.org/plants-have-all-the-power-we-need/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:57:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27133 Marco Borges, author of The Greenprint, works with many athletes, entertainers, and avid exercisers who have switched to a plant-based diet for all the health and athletic performance benefits it provides.

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Written by Marco Borges.

]]> Growing Ultra: One Teen’s Path to Plant-Based Ultra Running https://nutritionstudies.org/growing-ultra-one-teens-path-to-plant-based-ultra-running/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:17:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26755 Jarod is a vegan teenage ultra trail runner who completed his first race at the Bryce Canyon 100. He fueled his running on a whole food, plant-based diet.

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Written by Jarod Contreras.

]]> This Plant-Based Ultra Race Runner is Striving For Healthy Change https://nutritionstudies.org/this-plant-based-ultra-race-runner-is-striving-for-healthy-change/ Wed, 16 May 2018 13:51:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=21176 After receiving heart attack risk news Nate the Vegan Cable Guy went plant-based.

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Written by Nate DeMontigny.

]]> From Obese Boy With Hypertension to Plant-Based Gym Owner https://nutritionstudies.org/obese-boy-hypertension-plant-based-gym-owner/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:53:02 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20647 Vlad from Romania grew up on fresh dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and grass fed meat. He became obese and was diagnosed with hypertension. His heart healed after going plant-based.

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Written by Vlad Coste.

]]> Ironman with Declining Cardiac Health Found That Food Matters https://nutritionstudies.org/ironman-declining-cardiac-health-found-food-matters/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:45:23 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19660 An endurance sports lifestyle protected me from my junk food habit, right? My pulmonary embolisms, asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation diagnosis proved otherwise.

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Written by Terry Shiels.

]]> Healthy Weight Loss = 80% Nutrition + 20% Exercise https://nutritionstudies.org/healthy-weight-loss-80-nutrition-20-exercise/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:46:53 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19163 Many people feel the key to health is the opposite: 80% exercise + 20 % nutrition and stress management. I used to be one of them.

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Written by Terri Edwards.

]]> 6 Strategies for Sticking With a Fitness Program https://nutritionstudies.org/6-strategies-for-sticking-with-a-fitness-program/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:20:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19115 Try this personal trainer’s six strategies for following an exercise program.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Why Did I Switch to a Plant-Based Diet After Losing 150 Pounds? https://nutritionstudies.org/switch-plant-based-diet-losing-150-pounds/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:08:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18759 I was morbidly obese, over 350 pounds. I changed my diet and lost the weight. Then I stumbled upon vegan bodybuilders and began my plant-based journey.

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Written by Richard Hubbard.

]]> NFL Super Bowl & Olympic Team Nutritionist on Athletic Performance & Food https://nutritionstudies.org/nfl-olympic-nutritionist-food-affects-athletic-performance/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:35:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17803 Dan Benardot, PhD, NFL nutritionist and Olympic team nutritionist talks about how losing weight is the wrong metric. How can we change existing paradigms in sports?

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Written by Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD, FACSM.

]]> Olympic Team Nutritionist Talks About Energy Balance and Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/olympic-team-nutritionist-talks-energy-balance-and-diet/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:14:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17048/ When working with an Olympic team, I saw that athletes didn’t eat or drink anything during their 5-hour practices. But, energy balance is critical to performance.

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Written by Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD, FACSM.

]]> 8 Ways to Be a Better Fitness Walker https://nutritionstudies.org/8-ways-better-fitness-walker/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:21:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17031/ Learn about fitness walking from Karen Asp, a plant-powered athlete with six Nordic walking world records. You don’t need fancy equipment and you can do it anywhere.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Drinking Coffee for Energy? Why Not Eat a Snack? https://nutritionstudies.org/drinking-coffee-for-energy-why-not-eat-a-snack/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:53:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=16686/ The caffeine in your coffee is a simple nervous system stimulant. It fakes your brain into thinking that it's okay and actually masks low blood sugar.

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Written by Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD, FACSM.

]]> Interview with Professional Hockey Player & Cornell Grad Colin Greening https://nutritionstudies.org/interview-with-professional-hockey-player-cornell-grad-colin-greening/ Tue, 02 May 2017 17:38:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14141 Greening currently plays in the Toronto Maple Leafs Organization. He thinks athletes need to understand what affects their bodies, including food.

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Written by Colin Greening.

]]> Former NFL Football Player Goes Plant-Based https://nutritionstudies.org/former-nfl-football-player-goes-plant-based/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:15:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13468 It wasn’t until after my career as a professional football player, that I truly began to understand the impact of diet on health, performance, and life.

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Written by Chris Manderino.

]]> From College Football Player to Inactive Life, Now a Fit Father https://nutritionstudies.org/from-college-football-player-to-inactive-life-now-fit-father/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:20:07 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12823 On Father’s Day and year round, former Georgia Tech running back inspires dads with tips to commit to a better life for their kids and the whole family.

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Written by Kimatni D. Rawlins.

]]> How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-build-muscle-be-your-plant-based-personal-best/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:17:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12263 Body building champion and plant-based athlete Robert Cheeke challenges us to get back to the basics of nutrition and discover your best self.

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Written by Robert Cheeke.

]]> Former NBA Player John Salley Creates a Better Life https://nutritionstudies.org/former-nba-player-john-salley-creates-better-life/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:48:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10884 John Salley, basketball veteran, talk-show host, entrepreneur, health & wellness activist discusses athleticism, plant-based raw food and vegan wine.

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Written by John Salley.

]]> Reasons You Should Include Exercise in Your Diet Plan https://nutritionstudies.org/reasons-you-should-include-exercise-in-your-diet-plan/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:43:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10873 CNS Medical Director, marathon runner and physician on why you can’t outrun a bad diet.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Steph Davis, Professional Climber Will Blow Your Mind https://nutritionstudies.org/steph-davis-professional-climber-will-blow-your-mind/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:33:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10865 Steph Davis, a wingsuit flier, sky diver, base jumper, and professional climber describes how eating plant-based ‘fuel’ keeps her lighter and more efficient.

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Written by Steph Davis.

]]> No Whey, Man. I’ll Pass on the Protein Powder https://nutritionstudies.org/no-whey-man-ill-pass-on-protein-powder/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:54:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10070 For the past fifteen years, I have been closely involved with the bodybuilding industry. I have an intimate understanding of how the industry operates. In a nutshell, it is sustained by the supplement companies that sponsor the athletes who represent them. This in turn inspires fans who admire the athletes to purchase the products they represent, thus creating a cycle that drives record sales and profits, all the while potentially harming the health of many involved in the industry later on down the line.

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Written by Robert Cheeke.

]]> Ready to Run a Marathon Powered by Plants? https://nutritionstudies.org/ready-run-marathon-powered-plants/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:54:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9223 They say pain is nothing but weakness leaving the body. I wholeheartedly agree and believe that every weak atom in my frame must have been jettisoned during a 26.2 mile journey through Richmond, Virginia on November 10, 2012 – one day after my 39th birthday.

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Written by Kimatni D. Rawlins.

]]> T. Colin Campbell Interview on the Rich Roll Podcast https://nutritionstudies.org/t-colin-campbell-interview-rich-roll-podcast/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:58:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8573 T. Colin Campbell, PhD was interviewed for the Rich Roll Podcast. Rich Roll is a plant-based athlete and advocate. Dr. Campbell and Rich sat down for just over an hour to discuss nutrition, critics, and the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> More Plants on the Plate https://nutritionstudies.org/plants-plate/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:23:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7744 Crispy, crunchy, colorful, and curiously delicious — all are words that describe a wide variety of vegetable, fruit, and whole-grain dishes.

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Written by Donna Krug.

]]> A Lean Muscular Body: A Mere By-Product https://nutritionstudies.org/lean-muscular-body-mere-by-product/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:15:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4736 Those who limit healthy carbohydrates for a prolonged period have been shown to demonstrate mental lethargy and increased general fatigue as the first symptoms.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> The Alkaline Advantage How pH Promotes Optimal Health and Performance https://nutritionstudies.org/alkaline-advantage-ph-promotes-optimal-health-performance/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:15:02 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4818 It amazes me how little attention the value of balanced pH has garnered from the mainstream medical world. Positive acid/alkaline balance is one of the most important factors in athletic performance.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> Whole Foods for Optimum Health https://nutritionstudies.org/whole-foods-optimum-health/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:13:59 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4820 As a professional endurance athlete I have had to learn to deal with high levels of stress.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> Strength = Endurance https://nutritionstudies.org/strength-endurance/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:12:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4816 Building strength to improve running efficiency.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> Muscling Out the Meat Myth https://nutritionstudies.org/muscling-meat-myth/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:08:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4776 It's my guess that there's hardly another myth in nutrition so insidious yet so intractable as that which encourages us to believe that consuming lots of high-quality protein - basically the stuff of animal-based foods -

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Jessica Rucker on Gaining Muscle and Losing Body Fat Without Supplementation https://nutritionstudies.org/jessica-rucker-gaining-muscle-losing-body-fat-without-supplementation/ Sat, 22 May 2010 17:31:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14315 Jessica Rucker, accomplished athlete and trainer at the Monkey Bar Gym, speaks about her success in gaining muscle and losing body fat while eating a whole foods, plant-based diet with no supplementation.

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]]> Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu https://nutritionstudies.org/henry-akins-rickson-gracie-black-belt-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:39:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14320 Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu speaks about his success in athletics while eating a plant-based diet.

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]]> Jon Hinds, Owner and Founder of the Monkey Bar Gym https://nutritionstudies.org/jon-hinds-owner-founder-monkey-bar-gym/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:41:43 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14324 Jon Hinds speaks about his transition from the typical athlete’s diet of protein shakes to a totally plant-based diet, and his recent success in breaking his own lifetime records after stopping all protein powder supplementation.

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