Brendan Brazier (born March 1, 1975) is a Canadian former endurance athlete, author, advocate of avegan diet, and creator of theVega line of food products and supplements. Brazier is a formerIronman triathlete (1998 – 2004). He is the author ofThe Thrive Diet (2007),Thrive Fitness (2009), andThrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health (2011).
Brazier has promoted a vegan diet known as The Thrive Diet which promotes plant-basedwhole foods and recommends that foods be consumedraw or cooked at using only low temperatures.
The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (17 December 2007) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life (23 December 2008) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness (8 December 2009) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health (6 September 2011) Da Capo Lifelong Books. Also, published as-
Whole Foods to Thrive: Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health (May 10, 2011) Penguin Canada.
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes (4 March 2014) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Thrive Fitness, 2nd Edition: The Program for Peak Mental and Physical Strength—Fueled by Clean, Plant-based, Whole Food Recipes (29 December 2015) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
Thrive, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Plant-Based Whole Foods Way to Staying Healthy for Life (14 February 2017) Da Capo Lifelong Books.
