Rich Roll – Plant-Based Nutrition – Mindbodygreen GB

Rich explains why your health deserves a plant-based approach, and how it’s actually a lot more necessary than society makes you think. He’ll also review some common misconceptions about his diet, such as not getting enough protein and feeling tired all the time—it’s actually quite the opposite!

• Why Your Health Warrants Plant-Based Approach
• Why Meat & Dairy Can Harm Your Body
• The Protein Myth
• How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance
• How Fantastic You Are Going To Feel

Getting started is often the hardest part, but Rich and Julie will guide you through the tools you’ll need, the best ways to track your progress, and of course, how to prepare your grocery lists! They’ll also explain the importance of getting necessary nutrition through your diet, how to avoid less-than healthy “vegan” foods, and how to squash pesky cravings.

• Check With Your Doctor: A Great Way To Track Progress
• Where Do I Start?
• Ultimate Grocery Shopping List
• Tools You’ll Need
• Calcium & Iron
• Vitamin B12, Omega-3’s, Oils & Supplements
• Gluten & Grains
• Soy & Fake Meats
• Microbes & Cravings
• Organic & GMOs
• Sweeteners

Rich and Julie will share with you some of their favorite recipes for any time of day. You’ll learn to make delicious juices, un-tuna, “one bowls”, as well as some tasty snacks and treats!

• Starting Your Day—Blends & Juices
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Treats
• Snacks

Contrary to conventional wisdom, plant-based foods are actually the ultimate premium fuel for the athlete. In this module, Rich will cover why this is the case, and how to eat before, during, and after your work out for optimum results.

• Nurturing The Body
• What To Eat Before A Workout
• What To Eat During A Workout
• What To Eat After A Workout

Since plant-based diets are in the minority, you may face a few challenges when it comes to real world activities (i.e. when you can’t cook for yourself). Rich and Julie will share some of their personal struggles, and how you can navigate these challenges with ease.

• Eating Out In Restaurants
• Traveling
• Plant-Based Eating With Partners
• What About Kids?
• Falling Off The Wagon (& Getting Back On Again)
• How To Effectively Communicate With Others

You may think you’re helping out the environment by recycling, but the most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint is actually to eat a plant-based diet! Learn more about this and some of the lesser known emotional and spiritual benefits of this lifestyle.

• Environmental Impact & Economics
• Listening To Your Body, Managing Stress & The Spiritual Connection To Food
• Final Thoughts