‘‘Where do you get your protein?’ is the most common question I have been asked as a vegan athlete for more than a quarter of a century. But over the years, this question is being asked less frequently, because of people like Sharon, and books like this, which sufficiently answers the question, based on evidence. Sharon Wallenberg outlines how easy it is to reach our protein requirements on a plant-based diet. Not only have I been following a plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle for more than 25 years, but I became a champion bodybuilder in the process. If a champion bodybuilder can get enough protein on a plant-based diet, you can too. No meat has been no problem for me. I was able to build my body with plants, and show the world that plants have all the protein we need. This book will open your eyes to the wonderful world of plants.”
Robert CheekeNew York Times Bestselling Coauthor of The Plant-Based Athlete, andVegan International Advisory Board Member
“Readers, please read this book and benefit from it. It’s a very great book about healthy and happy living has been released. Thank you for the mentioning about us athletes. I hope that people will get some great ideas from here that they can apply in their lives. Many aspects have been touched upon. You get to know where to get your protein from this book. Thank you for making people aware of the achievements of our athletes who eat the right protein. Athletes are better than what we eat and it must have been written in details. Read about the real nutrition and animal suffering and find out how you can enjoy a meatless diet. Equip yourself with the right protein information and recharge you. Now athletes have a good written description of what we eat. Particularly the international vegan food section is so good. Seasoned food and author’s own kitchen secrets are sure to inspire anyone. Athletics careers are born from the lives of athletes and no differences. I hope you will find out that the hard work, agility, and courage of our athletes are the result of the right protein.”
Budjargal ByambaaMongolian Ultra Marathon Champion, And Vegan International Advisory Board Member
“There are times when a belief is held to be self-evident and goes unquestioned, only to later become revealed to be so ill-founded that it seems unthinkable that it was ever believed. This is true of our society’s preoccupation with animals as food sources. In this book Sharon Wallenberg dismantles the myth section by section, establishing the truth behind the assumptions. All the headlines you will have heard are discussed in a no-holds barred evaluation. We discover that plants have protein. You can live healthily as a vegan. You can avoid disease. Veganism is no barrier to elite sports performance. Animal agriculture is not compatible with environmental sustainability. Animal farms are not acceptable regarding welfare standards. Milk is not better.
From here we have to see what vegans eat, and if you thought it was just lentils and lettuce, Sharon has good news! By drawing recipes from around the world, she discovers some meal suggestions that everyone will benefit from. The time has come to question why animal food products have become established as the norm, and what the alternative is. The journey to discovery lies in this book.”
Chris IlesCo-Founder Great Vegan Athletes
“We know that the solution to our health crises, our climate crises and of course to save whatever is left of our biodiversity from extinction is go vegan. But then there is the question, where would I get my protein? In case you have ever been deterred by this question, this book gives you all the answers to this and a myriad of other questions that just may hamper the most important decision that could save your life. This book will give you so much food for thought that you will never be the same again.”
Nandita ShahM.D., Founder of SHARAN, India and Vegan International Advisory Board Member
“This book is for people who wish to advance their health and longevity, and at the same time learn about veganism. It identifies famous people in sports and other endeavors who declare themselves to be vegans and how veganism impacted their various careers. The photos are informative, and some are indeed enlightening. When you finish the book, you will know that ‘You are what you eat”.
Ira J. RaabNew York State Supreme Court Justice (Retired) and Vegan International Legal Advisor