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I am forever grateful to Brendan I have noticed increased energy and more restful sleep. My desire for sugar and salt is waning.
Hugh Jackman
When I train and need to be at my very best physically and mentally, I turn to Brendan. I highly recommend his book Thrive.
Brian Roberts, second baseman, Baltimore Orioles, two-time MLB All-Star
Thrive has been one of my fundamental and most valuable tools in helping me dive into the world of proper nutrition, fitness and all-round wellness a must read for anyone ready to take back their life!
Rebecca Soni, six-time Olympic medalist, swimming
Brendan gets it! His nutritional approach is what supercharges results.
Tony Horton, creator of P90X, the worlds bestselling workout program
When world-class athletes want to get even better, Brendan is the man who gets the call.
Brendon Burchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Charge
As our head of nutrition, Brendans implementation of purpose-driven nutrition has allowed our pro cycling team to meet the demands of grueling training better than ever before.
Matt Johnson, President of Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling Team and founder of The Feed
Brendans systematic approach to performance plant-based nutrition has helped me to reduce inflammation, speed my recovery, and has boosted my overall performance. The recipes are delicious!
Mike Zigomanis, NHL player and member of the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins
Brendans commitment to the study of plant-based nutrition and research makes for a wonderful cookbook.
Joe Hogarty, Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning coach
Brendans knowledge is second to none. I read Thrive and was enthralled that after reading so many books and meeting with so many experts, Brendan was able to explain his thoughts on nutrition in such a clear and insightful way.
Simon Whitfield, Olympic silver (triathlon, Beijing 2008) and gold (triathlon, Sydney 2000) medalist
Thrive is packed with invaluable information that can assist anyone at any level. I wish Brendan all the best.
Bruny Surin, Olympic gold medalist (4x100 meter relay, Atlanta 1996)
I cant say enough good things about Thrive and honestly believe that every athlete, trainer, or coach owes it to themselves to read it.
Jason Ferruggia, Chief Training Adviser to Mens Fitness magazine
Thrive is an authoritative guide to outstanding performance, not just in top-level athletics, but in day-to-day life This book sets aside the myths that have held many people back, and provides a state-of-the-art program for top health.
Neal D. Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Thrive is a life-changing book! If you want to reduce stress, feel great, and attain peak performance, get Thrive.
Jon Hinds, former strength coach of the LA Clippers, adviser to MLB and NFL teams
Thrive is an excellent source of information for anyone wanting to improve their own health by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet.
Mitzi Dulan, R.D., CSSD, Team Sports Nutritionist: Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals
Brendan Braziers Thrive will increase the micronutrient density of your eating style and enable you to live longer, live healthier and thrive.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D., bestselling author of Eat to Live and Eat for Health
Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life
Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole-Food Recipes
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To Lynn, Seymour, and Stanley
It may seem strange to you that a foreword to a book about a vegan diet is being written by a non-vegan. Fair question. However, while I am not one now as I write, there is every chance I will be by the time you read it.
Decisions like this tend to take a while for me. I will even admit to having the book sit on my desk for months before reading it. Why? Like most of us, I want the best out of life: I want my body and mind to run at their full potential, and not take health and vitality for granted. But vegan? Seems a little extreme, right? After all, I am 41 years old, and so far things have gone pretty smoothly. Add to that the usual concerns: I am so busy, Do I have time to commit to this, etc., etc.
Well. I found myself having to put on 20 pounds of lean muscle for another film version of Wolverine, which normally would mean a LOT of animal protein and synthetic protein powders. While this worked in the past, I knew it wasnt sustainable, that at some point my body (and probably my heart) would rebel. Not to mention that I often felt extremely lethargic eating so many hard-to-digest calories. Then there were the ethical considerations of the dietthe environmental impact being the largest one.
But the idea in my head was that while being a vegan or even a vegetarian was admirable, there would be no way I could achieve the results.
So as this book sat on my desk screaming at me, There is a way THERE IS A WAY, I actually started using Brendan Braziers Vega products to see if I could at least replace the synthetic protein powders with Vega One and Vega Sport Performance Optimizer. I loved them, and using them eased my mind for a while. But that image of Brendan on his bike in full triathlon gear finally woke me up to reading the book.