Easy Vegan and GF Protein Waffles

My name is Ayaka and I like to lift weights. I also like to eat waffles. And while there’s definitely nothing wrong with regular old waffles, I do try to eat protein with each meal to fuel the gains. The solution? Protein waffles. That’s right – you can make delicious, crispy, fluffy waffles that are…

Vegan Protein Cookie Dough for One

As a vegan competitive bodybuilder, people often ask me how I manage to get enough protein in my diet. I follow a macro-based approach, where my coach gives me a certain amount of protein, carbs, and fats to eat each day. As far as the actual foods I use to hit those goals, I choose…

Sesame Crusted Tofu and Broccoli

Unlike most American children, I grew up eating a lot of tofu. My Japanese mother cooked all my meals for me until the end of middle school, when I began learning to cook for myself. She usually made me traditional Japanese meals, which differ greatly from the typical American cuisine. For breakfast, I often had…