Anita Bean Books
Anita Bean is a British nutritionist, author, and former champion bodybuilder known for her expertise in sports nutrition. She has written several books on healthy eating and performance for athletes.
Known for: The Complete Guide to Sports Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review, The Trail Runner's Cookbook: Portable Fuel & Recovery Recipes, The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook: Practical Plant-Powered Performance Fuel, The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes for Active Living
Books by Anita Bean
The Complete Guide to Sports Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review
This comprehensive reference provides an evidence-based analysis of the most popular sports supplements, explaining their effects, benefits, and potential risks. It evaluates scientific research to he...
The Trail Runner's Cookbook: Portable Fuel & Recovery Recipes
A practical guide for trail runners offering nutritious, portable recipes designed to optimize energy and recovery. The book combines sports nutrition principles with easy-to-prepare meals and snacks ...
The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook: Practical Plant-Powered Performance Fuel
This cookbook by sports nutritionist Anita Bean provides over 100 plant-based recipes designed to support athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. It combines evidence-based nutrition advic...
The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes for Active Living
A practical guide and recipe collection designed for athletes and active individuals who follow a vegetarian diet. The book provides over 100 nutritionally balanced recipes aimed at enhancing performa...
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Understanding Supplement Regulation
Before deciding what to take, we must understand what we are buying. Supplements are not drugs, yet their marketing often resembles pharmaceutical advertising. Regulations differ across regions — in the UK and much of Europe, supplements are treated as foods, not medicines, which means they are not ...
From The Complete Guide to Sports Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review
Energy and Endurance Supplements
Endurance depends heavily on sustaining energy availability. Carbohydrates are the most thoroughly studied and effective supplements in this regard. Athletes have used carbohydrate loading strategies and sports drinks to maintain glycogen and delay fatigue. Science consistently shows that carbohydra...
From The Complete Guide to Sports Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review
Energy, Endurance, and the Science of Trail Fuel
Every endurance athlete knows that energy is king. But on the trails, managing energy becomes an art. Unlike road running, which may be more constant and predictable, trail running includes sudden climbs, descents, temperature shifts, and long hours of sustained effort. Your energy system must be fl...
From The Trail Runner's Cookbook: Portable Fuel & Recovery Recipes
Hydration and Electrolytes – The Forgotten Fuel
Most runners worry about food, but it’s fluid balance that often determines whether a long day feels strong or disastrous. When you’re out there sweating under the sun or battling wet, cold winds at altitude, the body’s hydration equilibrium becomes delicate. In this part, I discuss how water, sodiu...
From The Trail Runner's Cookbook: Portable Fuel & Recovery Recipes
Understanding Energy Needs
One of the most common questions I get from athletes is, “Can I get enough energy from plants?” The truth is, you absolutely can. The key is awareness — understanding how much energy your body demands and how to supply it effectively. Every athlete’s energy needs depend on training volume, intensit...
From The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook: Practical Plant-Powered Performance Fuel
Protein and Muscle Building
Protein is the most debated topic in vegan sports nutrition. Many assume plant proteins are inferior. I wrote this section to dispel that myth with clear science and practical solutions. Muscles don’t care where the amino acids come from — they simply require them in sufficient quantity and balance....
From The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook: Practical Plant-Powered Performance Fuel
About Anita Bean
Anita Bean is a British nutritionist, author, and former champion bodybuilder known for her expertise in sports nutrition. She has written several books on healthy eating and performance for athletes.
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