81. Learn the Diet Secret That Fuels Some of the World's Top Athletic Performers with Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke

You don't have to be a world-class athlete like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, or Chris Paul to experience the benefits of a plant-based diet. But the example they set sure makes a compelling case that it might be worth trying if you want to improve your physical performance and recovery. That's the assertion made by our guests this week. Matt Frazier is the founder of No Meat Athlete and author of The No Meat Athlete Cookbook. He is a marathoner and ultrarunner, whose life as an endurance athlete changed when he found that he could run longer and faster on a plant-based diet. Robert Cheeke is the founder of Vegan Bodybuilding and is a two-time natural bodybuilding champion and has followed a plant-based diet for more than twenty-five years. Together, they are the Authors of The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance. They share with us tips and strategies that have helped some of the world's most competitive athletes perform at the top of their game...and how those same strategies can improve your performance. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a plant-based diet is suitable for building muscle How to be a successful plant-based athlete Why the fastest growing food trends in America are meat and dairy alternatives How a plant-based diet can boost your energy, stamina, and overall performance. Tips and tricks to starting and maintaining a plant-based diet Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit