Every diet comes with it’s own set of pros and cons. A Vegan Diet has its own set of limitations that can be worked on and turned into strengths. Despite the fact that not many people follow a Vegan diet, it can serve as a shortcut to strength and muscle building. What can you do…
Vegan Diet To Maximize Muscle Growth and Minimize Harm (Compared to a Non-Vegan Diet)
A Vegan diet has actually provided me with consistent gains at the gym. I thus present a different outlook to looking at muscle growth, and look at it in terms of preserving a sustainable environment that can facilitate all types of growth, whether physical or mental. For the longest time, we believed that an animal-based…
Vegan Guide to Recovery and Supplementation
I wanted to share with you, readers, three areas of a healthy lifestyle and how you can optimize them while eating a plant-rich diet. These areas are: recovery, supplementation, hydration/rest. Whether you are a beginner Vegan Athlete or an advanced Vegan athlete, I hope that these tips can help you improve your performance in whichever…
4 Things to Keep in Mind for Vegan Muscle Growth
Gaining muscle mass as a Vegan is definitely possible, it requires careful planning and consideration of macronutrients, all is worth it for the ethical reasons of saving the needless slaughter of animals. Remember the theory of Progressive Overload How can one gain muscle while eating plants? For starters, the theory of progressive overload must always…
Two Tips for a Stronger Mind/Muscle Connection
Hey guys, Relying solely on a basic anatomy book cannot teach you how to strengthen the mind/muscle connection which is important for making good progress at the gym. With my experience at the gym, I have learnt that while form, intensity, training volume and load can lead to hypertrophy, the mental aspect is just as…
How I Trained for My First 10k in 3 Weeks as a Vegan
Hey guys, As a self-professed gym junkie, I struggle between trying out new things and being repetitive with my routines. I thus took the chance in training for a 10 k with only three weeks of training. My levels of fitness are pretty much fit as I lift weights around 5-6 times a week and…
Easy and Tasty Vegan Breakfast: Sweet and Nutty Granola
Sweet and Nutty Granola Recipe Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Serving Size: 5 portions Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups of steel cut oatmeal 2 tablespoon of Organic Peanut butter 2 tablespoons of Agave Syrup 1 handful of cranberries or dark chocolate nibs 1 handful of pumpkin seeds or almonds (optional) 1 handful of coconut chips…
4 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Vegan Lifestyle
Hey guys, Whether you are an avid gym goer, an athlete or somebody who is interested in cutting out animal-based products from your diet, going Vegan has benefits that are worth the sacrifice. On top of feeling healthier and more radiant, a Vegan diet can promote longevity, good health and non-cruelty towards animals. Whether you…
Breakfast and Lunch Ideas for Vegans
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Fruits Serving Size: 1 portion Ingredients: 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup almond Milk 1 tablespoon of Peanut Butter dash of cinnamon (optional) 1/2 tsp of salt (optional) 1/2 mango, sliced and cubed 1/2 green apple, sliced and cubed Instructions Combine oats with almond milk in pan. Heat for 5 minutes. Add salt and…
Quick and Tasty Asian Tofu Recipe for Meal Prep
Tofu is the perfect ingredient for hitting your protein nutrients for your muscle-building goals. Below is an infographic showing the multiple benefits of this protein-rich plant based food. Providing 10.1 grams of protein for 1/2 cup of this soy-based ingredient, it works wonderfully as an alternative to animal-based proteins. Asian Tofu Stir-fry Recipe Duration: 15 minutes…
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