How to Eat Like Plant-Based Athletes
Whether you’re a pro or amateur, gearing up for spring training or a marathon, or just an average Jane like me who is fueling up to get stronger, there’s never been a better time to eat like the top plant-based athletes.
Here’s the dish: my friends over at Purple Carrot have joined forces with Peloton Head Instructor and New York Times best-selling author Robin Arzón on a limited edition launch featuring recipes inspired by Robin’s latest cookbook, Eat to Hustle, that will be released on March 10.
If you’re not familiar with Purple Carrot, it’s a vegan meal delivery service that I always recommend to anyone looking to streamline their weekday meals, up their protein intake, or simply add more plants into their diet.
Their latest collaboration with Robin aims to eliminate friction from eating delicious, nutrient-dense, high-protein vegan meals that fuel clean, long-lasting energy to power your workouts. It’s a great way to see what it’s like to eat like a plant-based pro athlete, but in an affordable, approachable way.
Use code HUSTLE100 by March 24 to get $25 off each of your first four orders ($100 off total)!
What does a plant-based athlete eat?
I thought you’d never ask! Just like any athlete, plant-based athletes are solving for strength, endurance, and recovery – all of which can be accomplished very well through a vegan diet. We’re talking high-quality, plant-based proteins, lots of complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, and light to moderate amounts of healthy fats.
Not only can you be just as successful at building strength and muscle on a plant-based diet, but it actually has proven to be more helpful with athletic recovery, because muscle is built in recovery after it is broken down during exercise. Because plant-based diets are inherently going to be less inflammatory than meat and dairy-inclusive diets, and inflammation impedes recovery, it’s actually hugely beneficial for athletes to fuel themselves in this way. To better understand the research on plant-based diets and athletic performance, I highly recommend taking a look at this study.
What’s in the Eat to Hustle x Purple Carrot Box?
The box includes four exclusive meal kits inspired by Robin’s Eat To Hustle Recipes, and each kit has collectible recipe cards and pre-measured, wholesome ingredients to make incredibly satisfying, high-protein recipes at home – just like a plant-based athlete.
How good do these sound:
- Creamy Mac and “Cheese”
- Tofu Hand Rolls
- “Chorizo” Burrito Bowls
- Chickpea Pozole
*Drool!*
Ready to start eating like a plant-based athlete?
Use code HUSTLE100 by March 24, 2026 to get $25 off each of your first four orders (including this limited time offer). The first 1,000 boxes ordered will include the Eat to Hustle cookbook, too!
