The No Meat Athlete Cookbook: Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Workouts―and the Rest of Your Life Paperback – May 16, 2017

My brother decided to change his diet to become a vegan. While he was an avid cooker, he found it difficult to find recipes that helped him sustain enough energy to exercise. This book helped him find a way in the kitchen.

The media could not be loaded. As someone who loves running and exploring plant-based recipes, The No Meat Athlete Cookbook has been a game changer. The recipes are creative, full of flavor, and use whole food ingredients that are easy to find. I’ve especially enjoyed the "Superfood Smoothies" section for quick pre-run fuel and the hearty dinner ideas for recovery meals.The instructions are clear, and the tips for meal prepping are super helpful for busy weeks. While I’m not a strict vegan, this book has made incorporating more plant-based meals into my routine simple and enjoyable.

There is some good information in here and I really like the idea of what the author is saying. I got this book because I want to get some good, balanced nutrition without relying on meat for protein. I don't mind eating meat--that's fine, but I prefer to be more plant-based when convenient.There is a good portion of this book that describes the philosophy and goals behind the author's cooking style and I found that useful and informative. Just that fact is worth a few stars. Most of the book is recipes. That's really what I got it for. Unfortunately, the first thing I cooked out of it was a real bomb--nobody in my family would eat more than a few bites of it. I understand that all cook books are going to have things that are better/worse than others, so I needed to try and get myself to choose another, but I was feeling a little gun-shy. After a brief waiting period, we tried 3 more and had better luck. The quinoa confetti salad was a real hit, although we all thought the accompanying dressing had a bit too much cumin (that's OK--the salad by itself was delicious--no dressing necessary). The nut crusted tofu was also delicious, especially with a bit extra of the lemon-mustard sauce.My favorite thing about the book is that the recipes all follow the philosophy that a healthy food is one that packs as many nutrients in while leaving as many calories out as possible. That's not to say everything is low-calorie, but every calorie is a good, healthy one. There is a lot of plant-based protein and when you eat like this, you can loose fat without starving yourself. ...or at least, it's a method that has been working for me.The flavor profile is one that will likely be a bit less familiar to the average American household, so I don't know that I would recommend it to parents with kids, unless you are ready to put up with fussing about dinner and/or making a more kid-friendly side dish, but for me, they may be different, but they are still good and I'm going to try some more.

I really liked the way this book was put together and immediately found several recipes that I can't wait to try.I have a lot cookbooks, but since health problems made a plant-based diet advisable, I'm starting to collect books that offer main courses and filling side dishes without meat or too much fat.It's been a couple years now on the new food strategy, but I'm coming to be quite satisfied and happy with my meatless options. I always loved mexican food and tacos work great. I never used to eat smoothies, but now see these are a marvelous and delicious daily addition.I'm very pleased with this book, the amount of images, the recipes and quality of the printing.

Realistic recipes using items that could be found at a regular grocery store for the main part some items had to be purchased at an upscale grocery store

Does not give any information on calories, protein, fat, etc. very important for athletes trying to maintain proper nutrition balance. Most meals it’s obvious there’s very little protein, lots of wraps, leafy meals as your main course. Only three meals have lentils and a couple more have chickpeas and beans, those are high protein. All these meals should be high protein for athletes who need protein and fat. Just go to YouTube and search high-protein vegan meals and you’ll get what you’re looking for if you actually have a high calorie and protein requirement.

What an incredible cookbook it's perfect. Lots of glossy pictures paperback but sturdy. Not only does it have recipes but it gives you ideas on how to spruce up vegetables or berries or rice and how to eat them daily. This not only gives you recipe but it gives you a lot of knowledge about where things come from or ways to substitute items. I have tried to go vegan alot but now I think I actually can without starving. I can do this. Most quality cookbook I have ever owned.

Love This Book! I am a vegan athlete of 7 years and the owner of countless cookbooks, and I have to say, this book is one of my favorites! What I appreciate so much about Matt Frazier’s approach to veganism is his broad appeal, making vegan recipes accessible to newbies, simple for busy athletes, and interesting enough to keep long time vegans from falling into a food rut.Sometimes I feel like it’s all been done before in the vegan recipe world…smoothies, overnight oats, salads…blah, blah, blah. This book still manages to innovate, and especially shines with loads of savory breakfast recipes, flexible recipe 'blueprints', DIY sports drinks and protein mixes, go-to sauces, international influences, and easy, satisfying desserts.This book also stands out for practical tips on implementing recipes into our daily lives with tips like the ‘Double-Up Method’ of meal prep. I've actually cooked successfully from this book, unlike many cookbooks that sit on my shelf gathering dust because they are just too complicated or overwhelming. The recipes are diverse, so you will find small amounts of oil, sugar, and gluten. However, the recipes are also easily adaptable, with tips on substitutions to make recipes conform to individual dietary preferences.