Fitness Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/fitness/ Food. Science. Health. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:07:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 How the Low-FODMAP Diet Saved My Colon https://nutritionstudies.org/how-the-low-fodmap-diet-saved-my-colon/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:16:07 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56298 Having been an avid plant-based eater for over thirty years, I thought I knew it all. I was never ill, I was full of energy, and, to prove that vegans get enough protein, I even achieved a Guinness World Record in speed skiing with one leg at the age of forty-seven. I thought I knew … Continued

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Written by Heather Mills.

]]> How to Make Your Healthy Habits More Sustainable https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-make-your-healthy-habits-more-sustainable/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:57:02 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52438 You can give anyone an incredible meal plan, a workout program, and all the most useful information, but if they don’t have the correct mindset to do anything with that information, the healthy habits won’t stick.

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

]]> Core Conditioning — Why We Need It and What Really Works https://nutritionstudies.org/core-conditioning-why-we-need-it-and-what-really-works/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:47:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37987 Eating a whole food, plant-based diet is great, but it’s even better coupled with core conditioning, which can help your posture and relieve joint and low back pain. With a handful of core-strengthening exercises, you can feel great and avoid pain and injury.

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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.

]]> Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active https://nutritionstudies.org/fitness-over-50-7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-can-help-women-stay-active/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28616 Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> 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.

]]> From Overweight, Asthmatic Child to Thriving, Athletic Adult – A Plant-Based Miracle https://nutritionstudies.org/from-overweight-asthmatic-child-to-thriving-athletic-adult-a-plant-based-miracle/ Thu, 23 May 2019 14:00:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27626 A whole food, plant-based diet neutralized my childhood asthma and dramatically improved my athletic performance.

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Written by Matthew Nagra, ND.

]]> 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.

]]> 7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life https://nutritionstudies.org/7-anti-aging-hacks-for-a-longer-and-healthier-life/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:09:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26295 Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Plant-Based Weight Loss: Maximize Your Exercise Plan https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-weight-loss-maximize-your-exercise-plan/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:24:29 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=25562 For lasting weight loss, a whole food, plant-based diet is key, but exercise is still important. Here’s the skinny on building a routine to shed unwanted pounds.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Plant-Powered Workout: Eating Around Your Exercise Schedule https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-powered-workout-eating-around-your-exercise-schedule/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:52:12 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24669 Eating the right foods before and after workout can greatly affect your performance and fitness goals. Check out these great tips to fuel your body pre-workout and post-workout using optimal plant-based options.

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Written by Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM.

]]> 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.

]]> My Life Transformation After a Cancer Diagnosis https://nutritionstudies.org/life-transformation-cancer-diagnosis/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:25:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19563 After a cancer diagnosis and taking the Plant-Based Nutrition Course Bruce Mylrea along with his fitness icon wife Mindy Mylrea founded a nonprofit called One Day to Wellness. They will be traveling across America to help spread the plant-based movement.

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Written by Bruce Mylrea.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Plant-Based Health Coaches Empower with Fitness & Food https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-health-coaches-empower-with-fitness-food/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:46:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12345 Mary-Ellen and John explain the value of a plant-based education complementing their ability to help others while helping themselves to a healthier life.

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Written by SLS Health Coaching.

]]> Plant Powered Eating for the Holidays https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-powered-holiday-eating/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:14:08 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7268 You have worked hard all year, eating a whole food plant-based diet, following a structured fitness plan, and reducing your stress levels to help you achieve or maintain a healthy body weight.

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Written by Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM.

]]> 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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