Vegan Quick Tips: 5 tips for navigating your plant-powered kitchen

I met Matthew Cunningham last year when he took my vegan lifestyle  series of classes. He registered himself and his wife – an anniversary present for her (are you swooning?). Matt is a new vegan, an accmoplished athlete and is training for his first iron distance triathlon. I told him that I hear from lots of guys who find cooking in and of itself intimidating, let alone vegan cooking. Matt has some tips!

From The Ice To Ironman

Adopting a plant-based diet can be a major adjustment for anyone. As a former meat-eater who enjoyed steak, chicken and fish in all its forms, I was a little overwhelmed at times after deciding to go down this path. However, in retrospect, it was one of the best choices I have made that brings me daily satisfaction along with greater energy and vigor.

After some time, you should see how liberating the vegan life can be. I recently saw the line below and think it fits this topic perfectly!

‘It’s Not About Restrictions; It’s About Creating New Habits’

Matt CunninghamAn Arizona native who has lived in Minnesota, Montana, Texas and Saskatchewan, Canada, Matt Cunningham now calls Colorado Springs, CO home. A lifelong hockey player and coach, his job with USA Hockey takes him around the country for coaching clinics and player camps. While playing college hockey at Minnesota State University, Mankato Matt earned degrees in Mass Communications and Sport Management. A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program, Matt is currently training for the Boulder 70.3 triathlon in June and Ironman Arizona in November. His plant-powered lifestyle fuels triathlon training, mountain biking, floorball, skiing and other outdoor pursuits. Matt has completed yoga teacher training and will begin teaching in Spring 2014. Keep up with Matt on his blog From the Ice to Ironman.

 

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  1. Great article Matt. Thanks for sharing this and keep fueling those swims, rides and runs with plant-based power!

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