Welcome to The Plant Fueled Podcast! I'm Dr. Cass Warbeck—a family medicine resident, plant-based athlete, and vegan advocate. Join me for engaging conversations with physicians, athletes, researchers, and leaders in sport performance, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Together, we're unlocking the keys to optimizing your health and taking your performance to new heights.
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This conversation is with Alex “Finisher” Font, a professional MMA fighter based out of Chalon sur Saone, France where he runs his own combat gym, Power Training Center. Alex has been vegan for almost a decade and throughout that time has amassed over 100 professional fights with a record of 98 wins, 11 loses, and 2 draws. He is also a special operations combat chief instructor and he has his own vegan friendly apparel brand, Power Fight Company.
We discuss:
Discovering his passion for professional fighting
Breaking the stereotype of a typical vegan
Why he initially decided to go vegan
Ethical reasons for not eating meat
What he eats in a day
Why he doesn’t count calories or track protein
Weight cutting before fights
The hours of training that go into a fight camp
What people don’t understand about the life of a professional fighter
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
Training: BJJ Strength Coach Kieren Lefevre | why you need to get strong for jiu jitsu and how to do it, improve your grappling gas tank, and reducing injury risk
This conversation is with Kieren Lefevre. Kieren is a BJJ Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist and self-professed jiu jitsu nerd. Simply put, he helps grappling athletes get strong, mobile, and reduce their risk of injury on the mats.
We discuss:
Common mistakes grapplers make when strength training
Myth: you shouldn’t use your strength when rolling
The optimal weekly frequency for strength training
Best training splits and key exercises for grapplers
Why you need to train grip strength and rotation
Strength minimums before training power
How to know if you need to improve your movement efficiency vs your cardio
Mindset: Georges Laraque, the NHL’s most unlikeliest tough guy, on having a greater purpose, managing anxiety, animal injustice, and being a voice for the voiceless
This conversation is with Georges Laraque, one of the most feared enforcers to ever play in the National Hockey League. Georges spent the majority of his 13 year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, but also spent time playing in Phoenix and Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Montreal Canadiens.
But as you will hear in this conversation, Georges is so much more than your stereotypical tough guy. Georges has always been a true humanitarian and an engaged citizen, and since going vegan in 2009, Georges has become a passionate animal rights activist and force within the vegan movement. He prides himself in being a voice for those without one and protecting those around him.
We discuss:
The adversity and racism he faced playing hockey
Why he pursued a hockey career instead of football or soccer
Choosing the path with the deeper purpose
The importance of surrounding yourself with positive people
Why he dropped the gloves in the NHL despite hating it
Using charity work and hospital visits to manage fear and anxiety
When and why he switched to a vegan diet
The drive behind his passion for vegan advocacy
Comparing animal injustice compared to other social inequalities
His go-to post workout meal and how he incorporates fasting
This conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-authored 13 books and today our conversation focuses around her most recent book, Plant-Powered Protein, which she co-authored with Vesanto Melina and her son, Cory Davis.
We discuss:
The surprising increase in protein needs for seniors
Protein guidelines for specific types of athletes
Why whole food eaters may need more protein
Source of protein (animal vs plant) matters
The myth of plants being incomplete proteins
Meeting leucine needs for muscle protein synthesis
Whether supplementing with BCAAs is beneficial
The pros and cons of protein powder
Creatine supplementation
Why you should think about your iodine and omega 3
This conversation is with Dr. Jules Cormier, a plant-based family medicine physician and Ninja warrior athlete in New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. Cormier earned his PhD in medicine at the Universite de Sherbrooke medical school and chose family medicine as a specialty because he highly prioritized forming lifelong relationships with his patients. In addition to his own practice, he is heavily involved in teaching various aspects of medicine, including lifestyle medicine and the power of plant-based nutrition!
To complement his professional life, Dr. Cormier trains and competes in Ninja Warrior competitions and in 2022 he represented Canada at the world Ninja Warrior Championships in Las Vegas. He truly understands the importance of not just achieving health, but optimizing performance and he is skilled at combining evidence based science with practical training tactics.
We discuss:
How cutting out dairy transformed his health
Competing in the 2022 world Ninja Warrior championships
His typical weekly training program
When protein powders make sense athletes
If you’re going to take any supplement, take creatine!
Whether BCAAs are worth your money
Dietary nitrates for running performance
Why caffeine intake should be individualized
Nutrient considerations for pre- and post-workout
Simple principles for hydration
Tips for transitioning to a healthier, plant-predominant diet
This conversation is with Kristel de Groot, a former professional tennis player and co-founder of Your Super, a successful superfoods supplement company. Beyond this, Kristel is a women’s health activist, a plant-based health coach and yoga teacher and is certified in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University. She has been named one of Forbes 30 under 30, and Inc Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting and a masters degree in Management. Now, Kristel and her husband are releasing their first book, titled Your Super Life, with the intention of making plant-based eating easy, healthy, delicious, and accessible.
We discuss:
How her husband found wellness after cancer treatment
The difference between being cancer-free and living optimally
The unique health benefits of superfoods
How her new book is making healthy plant-based eating easy and accessible
Superfoods to help with balancing hormones
Why matcha was used by monks to help with meditation
Visiting Brazil to source the best acai
The power of chlorophyll-rich wheatgrass
Why chocolate (cacoa) deserves a spot in your diet
What you can learn from a 7 day reset / detox
The three pillars of health eating
Counting plants not calories (and how many to aim for each week)
Get the Your Super Life book at your favorite book store: Barnes & Noble, Booksamllion, Target, Amazon, Walmart, etc.
This conversation is with Coach Claire Bartholik, a certified running coach and sports nutrition specialist. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners from those on a walk/run program seeking general fitness all the way up to high level athletes. She is also an athlete herself and is a multiple time Boston Marathon qualifier, state Master’s Marathon Champion and a competitive Master’s athlete.
We discuss:
How Claire learned to love running
What it’s like running the Boston Marathon
Running for weight loss vs running for performance
Being thin doesn’t equal faster
The problem with running fasted first thing in the morning
Importance of keeping easy runs easy
Slow runs and Zone 2 training
Why you need to incorporate rest days
Limiting long runs to 3 hours or less for optimal performance
Using speed workouts to get faster
Why you should incorporate running strides into your easy runs
Fuel: David Goldman | Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers speaks on dietary vs supplemental creatine, protein requirements, and fasting for athletes
This conversation is with David Goldman. He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition and is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. This combination of expertise allows him to work closely with high level athletes towards pursuing specific performance goals. David was also the Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers film and heavily involved in its production.
This conversation is with Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition and a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available on the incredible website NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded almost every day.
We cover:
The benefits of standing and treadmill desks
A typical meal for Dr. Greger
Benefits of hot sauce and capsaicin
Foods that have been put to the test for recovery
Nutritional yeast to boost immunity
How dietary nitrates can enhance athletic performance
Protein requirements for athletes
The best source of caffeine for athletes
The health benefits of yoga and the trouble with yoga research
Training: Advance your training with calisthenics | Ryan Sadilek from Minus The Gym talks programming, pushing through plateaus, and plant-based nutrition
This conversation is with Ryan Sadilek. Ryan is the creator of Minus The Gym, a health and fitness brand centered around bodyweight fitness and plant-based nutrition. Ryan is a certified personal trainer (ACE-CPT) and nutrition specialist (ACE-FNS) whose teachings on YouTube alone have helped literally thousands of people improve their level of fitness and overall health and wellbeing. Ryan's goal is to help people understand that everyone has the power to turn their health around and get on a better track. Fitness is always accessible and nutrition doesn't have to be confusing. And the only limiting factor in improving ourselves is our own level of self-belief.
We cover:
How Ryan found fitness and a plant-based diet
The unique benefits of calisthenics training
Recommended equipment
Weekly programming for a beginner vs advanced exerciser
Balancing aerobic and strength training
Low vs high repetitions and muscle hypertrophy
Whether you should train to failure
The fundamental movements of calisthenics
Which skills you can train daily
How to progress past a strength plateau
The power of “greasing the groove”
Common mistakes people make
Improve your abs (and top 3 exercises)
Why showing up and being consistent is key
Ryan’s post workout smoothie recipe
Tips for transitioning to a plant-predominant diet
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
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