Comments on: Meet Brendan Brazier!!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:56:35 +0000

Great interview. Whole foods are definitley the best way to get your vitamins and minerals. Chlorella is a fine addition to any smoothie and can also aid with weight loss and control by satisfying the body’s true need for the right nutrients. Chlorella can also be added to many meals but at the last minute to avoid cooking it too much.

By: Kitty

Kitty — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:57:20 +0000

Thank you for a great interview! I picked up Brendan’s book at the library after reading John Robbins’ Healthy at 100 (another fantastic book!) and was truly inspired by Brendan’s approach. I had scoured the vegan cookbooks in our library system and found that hardly any of them were based on whole foods (white flour, sugar are technically vegan and widely used in the vegan community – it’s not always about health!). Brendan’s recipes are easy, quick, and don’t rely on soy – something there is way too much of in our diets. I have been reading about some studies that show that vitamins don’t really work and are a waste of money. I truly think that our bodies were designed to thrive on REAL food. It doesn’t make sense that we are designed to NEED supplements in order to be healthy. I think a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet can give you what you need, especially if you are eliminating the “empty” foods (like white flour) and replace them with nutritionally dense foods. I’ve read about studies done with calcium supplements where they show no effect at all (but exercise showed significant gains in bone density, without supplements). I also think our over-consumption of protein and our fear of not getting enough are due to misinformation – we simply don’t need that much.

By: Emily L.

Emily L. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:12:53 +0000

Great interview! Thanks.
Interviews are wonderful to have on your blog des temps en temps! Keep it up.

By: janetha

janetha — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:34 +0000

oh thanks for this interview! i have some vegan friends who are working on getting in shape but have a hard time worrying about their protein intake, they seriously stress about it too much. i think this book would be a good read for them and i suggested it and linked them to this interview. thanks jenna!

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:23:07 +0000

Interesting interview – thanks for sharing!! I had not heard of Brendan. I found his views on diet and endurance training very interesting, although I didn’t agree with all his philosophies – mainly the vitamin issue. I’m not great at taking them – but a lot of them, esp. the multi – are to help us stave off future illnesses…years down the road! So, as one other person posted, better safe than sorry!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:33:21 +0000

I love this interview! Wonderful job. You asked him some really interesting questions.

I read “Thrive” and really enjoyed it, though not all the suggestions/principles in the book really work for me. Brendan Brazier is an amazing and inspiring athlete, and he seems to have found the right combination for him!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:16:23 +0000

this was such a great interview Jenna! I wanted to read the book before and NOW I know I NEED to read that book~

thanks!

By: MyThy as in "MighTy"

MyThy as in "MighTy" — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:34:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing the interview Jenna! I def will p/u “Thrive” @ the library. I consider myself mostly a vegetarian eater w/ the exception of fish (luuuvvv SUSHI!) 3-4 x’s a month. I found that I needed Vitamin B12 so my mom gave me Super Vitamin B Complex (which I admit has ridiculous amounts of Vitamin B6, B12, C, Thiamine, Folic Acid, Biotin & Pantothenic acid). I pop a pill w/ my bananer + almond buttah for my AM Prefuel run and notice it gives me ENERGY throughout the day. I don’t even need my daily Vietnamese coffee in the AM anymore!

Per Lisa D’s (#5) comment, what’s your thought on Vitamin B12 for vegans? Thanks!

By: Joelle (Chasing Pavements)

Joelle (Chasing Pavements) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:06:49 +0000

I need to read this book.. great interview!

By: Kasie@~The Art of Life~

Kasie@~The Art of Life~ — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:55:48 +0000

Wow Jenna! So cool! My husband and I are big fans of Brendan Brazier. His book has really changed the way we eat for the better. My husband is a cyclist on a racing team and we’ve seen such a dramatic improvement in his recovery since following Brendan’s plan. Thanks for sharing the interview.