Matt Ruscigno on Nutrition Science, Athletic Performance, and Keeping Vegans Honest
Summary: <br> <br> <br> We've talked about why a vegan diet isn't a panacea for all that ails you, and that just because you go full level 9 vegan doesn't mean you will become the world's strongest athlete and you'll never get sick again. That's why we were excited to bring Matt Ruscigno on the show. Matt is a registered dietician and holds a Masters of Public Health from Loma Linda University. He's also been an ethical vegan for 20 years. As a result, he's both well versed in the science of nutrition, as well as the ethical concerns of diet. Matt keeps it real when it comes to the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Matt is also the Past-Chair of the <a title="vegetarian nutrition" href="http://vndpg.org/" target="_blank">Vegetarian Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a> and has completed many ultra-endurance events, including some 24 hour mountain bike races and ultramarathons. We really resonate with Matt's approach to diet and nutrition, while still maintaining an awareness of the ethical and environmental concerns around eating animals. We talk to Matt about a lot of topics, including:<br> <br> * Nutrition conference culture and the perceptions surrounding vegan diets<br> * Is a plant-based diet optimal for athletes?<br> * Common claims vegans make and how to address them<br> * His thoughts on activism and ways to promote plant-based lifestyles<br> * How does exercise and stress management fit into health as a whole?<br> * What's coming in the pipeline for Matt<br> * And more!<br> <br> It was awesome to hang out with Matt for the day, going to the Hollywood Farmer's Market by his house, and later checking out the Circle V event. Matt is a hugely credible source of knowledge and expertise when it comes to plant-based nutrition, so be sure to check out his website and vegan athlete series, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSx5vKqixFnBirYN4aiFf9g" target="_blank">Strongest Hearts</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Matt made an appearance on the TFF VLOG which you can watch here:<br> <br> Thank you to everyone that has listened to the podcast and left a review on iTunes. It helps us out tremendously and makes our day to read all the wonderful reviews! Definitely be sure to check out our other videos on Thought For Food TV and hit subscribe! AND we're excited to announce that we are officially on Patreon! Patreon is a really cool crowdfunding website that is recurring, a way for supporting creators like us. We get to offer really cool and exclusive rewards for your support so definitely go check out our page and let us know what you think. Our podcast and videos are and always will be free, so Patreon is for going the extra mile for support. Every penny of what we make on Patreon goes directly back into TFF in the form of equipment upgrades like better podcast microphones, cameras, and perhaps even a drone. It only makes the content better for you!<br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3791094&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fthoughtforfood" target="_blank"></a><br> If you have questions that you'd like for us to answer on a future Q&A podcast, send them to tfflifestyle@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening, go eat some plants, and what's your thought for food?<br> <br> -Jackson and Aaron<br> <br> <br> <br> Show Notes<br> Follow Matt:<br> <br> <a href="https://truelovehealth.com/">https://truelovehealth.com/</a><br> <br> Strongest Hearts: <a href="http://www.strongesthearts.org/">http://www.strongesthearts.org/</a><br> <br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRuscigno">https://twitter.com/MattRuscigno</a><br> <br> Instagram: @mattruscigno<br> <br> <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/food/nutrition/how-make-tofu-doesnt-suck-seriously">http://www.bicycling.com/food/nutrition/how-make-tofu-doesnt-suck-seriously</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.bikeradar."></a>
