Power Vegan: Plant-Fueled Nutrition for Maximum Health and Fitness

by Rea Frey

Power Vegan is a guide to finding the foods that will truly power our daily lives and explains the reasoning behind how eating a more plant-based diet will achieve this aim. Whether readers want to eat better, get fit, or train like an athlete, Power Vegan contains the personalized, balanced approach to a healthier lifestyle. The idea behind power eating is not a fad diet. It's about incorporating foods into your life that you like, make you feel good, are easy to prepare, and are not too expensive. The book is filled not only with tips, but easy 30-minutes-or-less recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Whether the goal is gaining energy, building muscle, or simply feeling and functioning better, Power Vegan will provide the tools to get healthy and avoid all-too-common pitfalls. Power eating is not about being tied to the gym or the kitchen, but rather about fitting in the health concepts everyone needs while ditching the rest of the diet and exercise "noise" that people are bombarded with every day.

Genres: Health, Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Vegan

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Rea Frey is the #1 bestselling author of several suspense, thriller, and contemporary fiction novels.

Known as The Book Doula, Rea helps other writers birth their books into the world. To learn more, visit reafrey.com

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful and informative. I love the thorough explanations about the absorbability of certain vitamins and what to do to make sure we're consuming & absorbing a reasonable amount. I also like the explanation of what to eat pre & post workout. Good book.

[Kirjasieppo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok book. Probably written to the younger generation or maybe just primarily Americans. I found it strange how many times she repeated simple stuff like "if u dont like chopping veggies then buy them prechopped". I mean, isnt that a given? Anyway, there was a lot of good info in this book and I might even pass it on to my crossfit coach whos a traditional meat&dairy guy when it comes to eating for strength. Plus the pics of the moves at the end of the book were great - they certainly gave me new ideas for training. Also, some of the recipes were excellent - I guess thats the benefit of a book written to non-cooks: the ingredients all fit on one page!
So all in all, this book is definitely worth looking into.
Ps. There was one weird piece of information that left me baffled: she mentioned Andreas Cahling being a vegetarian but she said hes an Olympic gold medalist in ski jump besides being a bodybuilder? What the heck? First of all, bodybuilders seldom make good ski jumpers who are mostly small in build and second of all, I dont think any Swede ever won Olympic gold in ski jump. (Im a Finn -I should know;))

[Nicol Nekesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of valuable information not only for vegans but for everyone who wants to know more about food. The end of the book is more for those who are at the beginning of their diet or exciting.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of good info from a vegan/nutritionist/athlete. Excellent Source.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author targets her practical advice for anyone who wants to be healthy, not just vegans. Her approach is very common sense and not preachy at all.