Vegan Bodybuilding Nutrition Q&A With Cara Carin

Posted by phytomaniac
On March 12, 2018
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Recently, I had a chance to sit down with nutrition expert Cara Carin, for some Q&A related to vegan bodybuilding nutrition (and in general). I was particularly interested to get her take in relation to the 30 Day Vegan Bodybuilding Challenge I recently finished. Cara runs a blog and does holistic health and nutrition coaching

Vegan Chicken — The Other Other White Meat

Posted by Phytomaniac
On September 18, 2017
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The quest for inventive and interesting protein sources can lead the adventurous vegan down twisting roads, one of which may just arrive at a curious food product. The jumbo shrimp of the plant world, vegan chicken allows bodybuilders on a strictly plant-based diet to recreate the dishes they left behind when they chose their plant-based

10 High Protein Grains You Should Be Eating

Posted by Phytomaniac
On July 24, 2017
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Whoever said carbohydrates and grains were bad for you certainly didn’t know what they were talking about! High protein grains do exist and can be very beneficial as part of your diet. Don’t buy into the “get fit quick” diets that tell you to ditch grains altogether because of their high levels of carbohydrates. When

Best Plant Based Protein Powders 2017

Posted by phytomaniac
On July 16, 2017
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How much protein does one truly need to consume to be healthy? Are plant based protein powders necessary? A well-studied vegan will dispute the current average daily protein recommendations typical of western diets. Western cultures are infatuated with protein-laden meals. Unless there are specific dietary or fitness-related needs, protein requirements are vastly overstated for the average

10 High Protein Legumes You Should Be Eating

Posted by Phytomaniac
On June 25, 2017
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Have you been looking for a list of high protein legumes? Then you’ve come to the right place! Legumes are vegetables and fruits that grow with their seeds lined in a row within a pod, along with a few other plants. Some legumes that are confused for other plant categories include lentils, peanuts, and snap

High Protein Vegan Asian Carrot & Snap Pea Noodles

Posted by phytomaniac
On April 24, 2017
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Kick off your week with a simple, yet healthy high protein vegan Asian style carrot and snap pea noodle dish. I love this dish because it’s light and refreshing; a perfect lunch time meal. If you aren’t a fan of snap peas, you can substitute with bok choy or daikon. This dish can be made

10 High Protein Fruits You Should Be Eating

Posted by phytomaniac
On April 3, 2017
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As plant eaters, we have so many options when it comes to vegetables, fruits, legumes, and various other foods to eat. Variety can be both a good and bad thing. On one hand, there is plenty to choose from; on the other, how can you possibly choose!? But what about when it comes to high

10 High Protein Vegetables You Should Be Eating

Posted by phytomaniac
On March 20, 2017
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Vegan Muscle Building: The Best Vegan Protein Powders

Posted by phytomaniac
On March 13, 2017
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Vegans like to point out that protein requirements are vastly overstated for the average person and they are correct in stating this. In western cultures we seem to have an obsession with getting as much protein as we can at every meal. For the average person, there truly isn’t much of a need to supplement

Vegan High Protein Spicy Edamame Quinoa

Posted by phytomaniac
On February 27, 2017
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This Vegan High Protein Spicy Edamame Quinoa recipe is a great vegan bodybuilding meal. It’s very high in protein due to the edamame and quinoa and it’s extremely healthy and easy to make. Feel free to add other vegetables if you are not a big fan of bell peppers. Sometimes I add carrots instead of

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