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Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Protein Myths: Can Plants Really Build Muscle?

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 17, 2026
Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation

What to Eat After Exercising: The Science-Backed Guide to Post-Workout Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 16, 2026
Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Eating Before Exercising: Plant‑Based Fueling Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 15, 2026
Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity

How to Stay Consistent with Fitness: 13 Rules for Sustainable Behavior Change

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 12, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

The Basics on Reading Food Labels

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 10, 2026
Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Protein Myths: Can Plants Really Build Muscle?

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 17, 2026

Discover the truth behind plant-based protein myths and learn whether plants can really build muscle. See what research shows and how to meet protein needs on a plant-based diet.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation

What to Eat After Exercising: The Science-Backed Guide to Post-Workout Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 16, 2026

What to eat after exercising depends heavily on your training modality. Dr. Mike breaks down the latest science of nutrient timing, glycogen resynthesis, and recovery.

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Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Eating Before Exercising: Plant‑Based Fueling Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 15, 2026

Learn evidence‑based, plant‑forward strategies for eating before exercising — ideal timing, macronutrients, hydration, and practical meal ideas to fuel your workouts for performance and comfort.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity

How to Stay Consistent with Fitness: 13 Rules for Sustainable Behavior Change

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 12, 2026

Why do 80% of new exercisers quit within five months? Dr. Mike breaks down the behavioral science of exercise adherence and 13 daily keys to stay consistent with fitness for…

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Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

The Basics on Reading Food Labels

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 10, 2026

Don't be fooled by front-of-package marketing. Dr Mike Regan Jr teaches you how to master reading food labels, decode ingredients, and spot hidden sugars.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

What Is Holistic Health?

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 8, 2026

Holistic health addresses physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Learn how these five pillars work together to support lifelong health.

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Body Composition Science Strength & Conditioning

Metabolic Rate Mechanics: 5 Ways to Optimize Energy Burn

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 6, 2026

Stop blaming your genetics. Dr Mike Regan Jr delivers 5 scientifically proven levers, or metabolic rate mechanics, to increase your metabolic rate, preserve muscle, and maximize fat loss.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Vegan Diet for Better Health: 6 Science-Backed Benefits

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 4, 2026

Discover how a vegan diet for better health promotes wellness. Explore 6 science-backed benefits, from weight loss to heart health, and learn why people cut out meat.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Exercise and Mental Health Connection

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 3, 2026

Discover the powerful exercise and mental health connection. Dr Mike Regan Jr breaks down 11 key ways physical activity alters your brain chemistry, cuts stress, and boosts mood.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

VO₂max for Longevity: Why Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Lifespan and Healthspan

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 1, 2026

Explore why a higher VO₂max — your body’s ability to use oxygen — is one of the strongest predictors of health and lifespan, how to improve it, and how it…

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Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Eating & Sleep Architecture: Rebuilding Elite Performance Overnight

Mike Regan Jr. May 28, 2026

Optimize your deep sleep and REM cycles. Dr Mike Regan Jr explains how plant-based sleep architecture strategies and melatonin-rich foods accelerate physical recovery.

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Body Composition Science Plant-Based Nutrition

The Food Matrix Effect: Why Whole Plants Outperform Isolated Macros on the Track and Scale

Mike Regan Jr. May 23, 2026

Is hitting your macros enough? Dr Mike Regan Jr breaks down the food matrix effect and explains why whole plant structures outperform isolated macro tracking alone.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Diets and Injury Recovery Speed: The Cellular Repair Blueprint

Mike Regan Jr. May 20, 2026

Sidelined by an injury? Dr Mike Regan Jr breaks down how plant-based diets and injury recovery speed intersect to lower inflammation and rebuild tissue faster.

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Body Composition Science Nutrition & Supplementation

Advanced Thermic Strategy: The Hidden Metabolic Edge of Plant-Based Whole Foods

Mike Regan Jr. May 18, 2026

Discover how the thermic effect of food gives plant-based athletes a hidden metabolic advantage. Dr Mike Regan Jr shares strategies for fat loss and performance.

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Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Diets & Heat Tolerance in Athletes: The Cellular Hydration Edge

Mike Regan Jr. May 16, 2026

Can what you eat protect you from the heat? Dr Mike Regan Jr breaks down how plant-based diets and heat tolerance connect through mineral-dense, whole-food hydration.

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Dr. Mike Regan Jr.

Dr. Mike Regan Jr.

Dr. Mike is a researcher, professor, and plant-based endurance athlete. He translates the science of human performance and longevity into daily, actionable protocols for athletes who want to excel on a plant-based diet. Follow the blog for evidence-based insights on training, nutrition, and recovery.

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