18 years ago, Robert Cheeke was a “scrawny kid” who raised and sold animals through the 4-H program. Now, he is the best-known vegan bodybuilder in North America. He joins Animal Voices to tell us about this physical, and ethical, transformation. Continue reading
On this week’s show, fitness trainer and former co-host of Animal Voices, Rob Moore, returns to discuss fitness and nutrition with some of today’s top experts. First, we’ll reconnect with Brendan Brazier, Canadian ultramarathon champ and creator of Vega, who’s been busy veganizing Hollywood. In case you haven’t heard, Wolverine, aka Hugh Jackman, has become a fan … Continue reading
To some, the idea of an herbivorous bodybuilder might seem laughable, but Kenneth Williams is living proof that mass and veganism can go hand-in-hand. Tune in to learn the surprising story of how he became vegan, and the even more surprising story of how he started bodybuilding. Also, Evelyn Molina-Williams talks about how she overcame … Continue reading
Course record holder and consecutive seven-time champion of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run; course record holder and defending two-time champion of the Badwater Ultramarathon; the first US runner ever to win Greece’s famed 246K Spartathlon; first-time guest of Animal Voices. Scott Jurek is one of the most accomplished, driven and inspiring vegans on the … Continue reading
It’s the Raw Food Revolution! Raw food restaurants are popping up in major urban centres everywhere and the raw diet is touted as one of the best detoxifiers for our nutritionally-stressed bodies. But is it just a fad? Can you get all the nutrients and calories that the human body needs? For athletes, how can … Continue reading
Vegan athlete, Brendan Brazier is back to talk about his book, Thrive: A Guide to Optimal Health & Performance Through Plant-Based Whole Foods, and his new product, Vega, touted as the first 100% all vegan meal replacement. We’ll also speak with Tony Ayre about ARMORY, the Animal Rights Media Online Repository, and we’ll get Torontonians warmed up for Farm Sanctuary‘s Walk … Continue reading
Guest co-host Laura Armstrong will let us in on what it was like opening up her vegetarian restaurant in the middle of Toronto’s Greek district, how it’s going one year later and how her activism has triggered a meeting place where the interests of Toronto’s veg community can connect and grow. We’ll also be speaking … Continue reading
This Tuesday Animal Voices will speak with vegan athlete and advocate, Ben Mater (www.veganathlete.com). Ever wonder where vegan athletes get their protein? Curious about how vegan athletes meet their nutritional needs? Want to learn more about why many athletes choose a vegan diet? And where do people find decent vegan running shoes?? Spend an hour … Continue reading
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