The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier on How to Get Healthy and Strong (While Being Plant Based)

Jul 8, 2021

01:18:32

Today’s conversation welcomes Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier co-authors of the newly released NYT best selling book, “The Plant based athlete.”Robert is a former champion bodybuilder, a long time vegan and founder of veganbodybuilding.com. The guy has put on a whopping 100 lb all while abstaining from animal products. Matt is also a veteran plant-fueled machine but has made his mark in the world of endurance sports as a marathoner and ultra runner. Matt is also the man behind the highly popular blog nomeatathlete.com.

Together they have written a book filled with science and plant based athlete transformation stories. I want to preface this episode by saying that I am personally not plant-based nor do I think it’s the best approach for everyone. My intention with this conversation to share a different perspective and get the answers to the questions many ask regarding the subject of plant-based nutrition.

We discuss the why, what and how of plant based nutrition and the benefits that come from with it and of course we get into the million dollar questions surrounding protein, supplementation and amino acids.

Our conversation also goes into how to course correct when eating more plants becomes challenging. They also share something from their book will shock some non-plant based eaters as well as their personal stories.

Buy "Plant Based Athlete" here:

https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Athlete-Game-Changing-Approach-Performance/dp/0063042010

Connect with Robert:

Website: https://www.veganbodybuilding.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.cheeke/

Connect with Matt:

Website: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmattfrazier/

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