No Meat Athlete Radio

In today's Episode, Doug Evans, author of The Sprout Book, sits down with Matt Tullman about his "living foods" approach to nutrition, how sprouts can transform your health, and how to get started. 

We talk a LOT about new plant-based meats, cheeses, and other treats. But while the growth of this industry is exciting, when does regular consumption of these products begin to negatively impact your health?  In today's episode, Matt and Doug look at a recent study that compares a whole food plant-based diet with a processed vegan diet, looking for an answer. 

Fiona Oakes is an accomplished marathon runner and ultrarunner, but it was never the sport that motivated her. From her first race, Fiona was on a mission to raise awareness of animal cruelty and promote the vegan diet. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Fiona about her drive and challenges, and why she chose running as a way to spread her message.

Are we improving ourselves to death? That's the question Matt and Doug asked themselves in 2018. And four years later, their thinking has changed. In today's episode, Matt and Doug revisit the self-improvement topic and debate whether they think good enough is in fact good enough.

Meagan Duhamel needs no introduction. As an Olympic figure skater, we watched her earn Silver in 2014 and Gold in 2018. But how well do you know her story? In today's episode, Matt Tullman speaks with Meagan about her drive from childhood, her quest to become the best in the world, and how Meagan's vegan diet has impacted her longevity in the sport.

Matt and Doug are back live on Twitter, joined this time by everyone's favorite ultrarunner and comedian, Jeffrey Binney. They discuss the Impossible Meat controversy, surviving the 120-mile Trans Rockies Run, pickleball, and more.

How do you structure and plan your diet to keep it stress-free? In today's episode, Matt and Doug go live on Twitter Space to walk through nine healthy eating rules, how they fit into their lives, and why they might need some adjustments. Want to join us live? The next Twitter Space will be recorded Tuesday, August 9th at 10:30 Eastern. Follow @NoMeatAthlete and @RockCreekRunner to join.

All the gurus love to talk about morning routines. Routines to make you more productive. Routines to make you happier. Routines to get you into the best shape of your life. But do morning routines matter, and should a structured routine be your goal? In today's episode, Matt and Doug try to answer that question.

What does it take to get in the best health and fitness of your life? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with vegan nutritionist Fritz Horstmann on how to optimize your diet and lifestyle to reach your health goals.

Run streaking, that is. In today's episode, Matt and Doug discuss the pros and cons of habit streaks, their experience with 50+ day streaks, and how they can transform the way you train, eat, and thrive.

Is there a health habit that you just can't seem to tackle? One that you know you struggle with, but can never seem to resolve?  That happens to all of us. In today's episode, Matt and Doug share their most challenging habits, and discuss ways that they could tackle them once and for all.

It is officially the first week of summer and like so many others, Matt and Doug are taking vacations. In today's episode, they share tips for maintaining healthy fitness and nutrition habits while on vacation, and share a warning for anyone listening. 

In a special live edition of NMA Chats, Matt Tullman sits down with NYT Bestselling Author, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, to discuss gluten, low histidine diet for migraines, the connection between food and mood, and more.

Having been vegan for 45 years, transformed her own life, and helped hundreds of thousands of people transform theirs, there are few people who understand the plant-based diet and weight loss better than Chef AJ. Today Matt Frazier has the privilege of bringing Chef AJ back onto the podcast to discuss her weight loss philosophy, updated book, and a healthy approach to weight loss.

We've all been told to drink plenty and drink often when working out, but what role does hydration really play in performance? And is there more to it than just chugging water? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Meridith Cass, the CEO of Nix Biosensors about how to properly hydrate for optimal athletic results. 

From Kim Kardashian to the NYT bestseller list, there's a lot to talk about in today's episode. But what Matt and Doug are most excited about discussing is a new NFT project called STEPN, which pays you to exercise. Is this the future of fitness or a terrible idea that will quickly fizzle out?

Follow the path of just about every vegan athlete and they all have a few things in common. But for Matt and Doug, some of those "typical" vegan athlete habits or trends have fallen off. In today's episode, they share what they've stopped doing as vegan athletes, and why. Can you relate?

This episode starts with a simple question: What do plant-based athletes eat? Sounds straightforward enough... But when you dig deeper, the question is really about macronutrients, weight loss, weight gain, and how to power your performance on plants. Today Matt and Doug address those topics while sharing their favorite go-to meals and recipes.

Yoga's popularity has boomed over the past several years, but for many, it's still too intimidating to actually try. In today's episode, we bring back one of our most listened to episodes, where Doug chats with his wife Katie, a certified Yoga Therapist and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, about how yoga can transform your life and how to get started. Doug asks the many questions he had before his first class, and Katie shares how yoga can be a transformative and healing practice for all athletes.

Vegan athletes love to talk about how quickly they recover, and non-vegan athletes are quick to point out vegans who are constantly injured. Can both be true? In today's episode, Matt and Doug talk about eating a plant-based diet for recovery and injury prevention, plus they answer a listener's question about her upcoming Ragnar race. Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Feals CBD. Feals is a better way to feel better. For 50% off of your first offer plus free shipping go to https://feals.com/nomeat.