The bestselling author, former triathlete, and plant-based nutrition authority, Brendan Brazier discusses his new book, Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes (Penguin, 2014), with Joseph Planta.

Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes by Brendan Brazier (Penguin, 2014). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Thrive Energy Cookbook

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, at TheCommentary.ca.

Brendan Brazier joins me now. The former professional triathlete and two-time Canadian ultramarathon champion has a new book, Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes. Mr. Brazier is also the creator of the product line, Vega, and an advocate for plant-based nutrition. I’ll ask him about his veganism, the food that we’ll find in this book, how easy it is to prepare, and its benefits. Brendan Brazier’s previous books The Thrive Diet, Whole Foods to Thrive, and Thrive Fitness have been international bestsellers. He is also a nutrition consultant to many professional and Olympic athletes. The website for more is at www.brendanbrazier.com. The book is published by Penguin. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Brendan Brazier; Mr. Brazier, good morning.

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