Brendan Brazier Quotes & Sayings

The closest you can get to perfection is constant improvement. — Brendan Brazier

Plant foods have several advantages, including easy digestibility and bioavailability (the rate at which the food is absorbed by the body and exerts an effect). Fatigue, bloating, cramping, and an upset stomach can often be attributed to poor digestion. Many whole plant foods have enzymes that facilitate quick and efficient digestion. The quicker nutrients are extracted from the food, the sooner the food can be eliminated - a key factor in optimal health. As well, insoluble fibrous plant matter (discussed in Chapter 5) speeds waste through our system, reducing the risk of toxins settling in the colon and then spreading throughout the body. Enzyme-rich foods help ensure the body makes use of the nutrients in the food. — Brendan Brazier

The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw is ideal for anyone looking to seamlessly adopt eating habits that will benefit overall health and boost athletic performance. — Brendan Brazier

Once I learned how to be a healthy vegan by eating the right foods my performance improved dramatically. — Brendan Brazier

Stress is like fire: When controlled and used for a purpose, it serves us well. Left unbridled, it can consume us. — Brendan Brazier

Many people put up with things that are unpleasant but tolerable, rather than changing them; their situation needs to become unbearable before they take action — Brendan Brazier

Being vegan doesn't make you a stronger, better athlete. But it allows you to make yourself a stronger, better athlete. — Brendan Brazier