Plant-Based

Lupini Bean Seitan as part of a healthy plate

The Seitan Breakdown: The Plant-Based Protein You Need to Know About

Looking for a clean, powerful vegan protein? Seitan delivers 20+ grams per serving, supports muscle growth, and helps the planet - no compromise required.

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Abby McCuaig

Oct 24, 20254 min read

The Evolution of Plant-Based Protein: From Fringe to Fuel for Athletes

From early chalky powders to today’s high-performance blends, see how plant-based protein fuels strength, ethics, and peak performance.

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Abby McCuaig

Oct 23, 20257 min read

Everything You Think You Know About Tofu

Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: most people don’t actually hate tofu. They hate what they think tofu represents. It’s become shorthand for restriction. For deprivation. For the idea that choosing plant-based food means giving something up: flavour, tradition, pleasure, and strength.

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Abby McCuaig

Oct 19, 20255 min read

What I'm Eating Lately

I was going to make this one of those 'what I eat in a day' style blog posts, but to be honest it's been a bit more flexible in off season and so I feel I'll give a more broad look at types and quantities of the foods I've been eating these last 3-4 months with a few basic examples. One thing I've learned with eating in this body-building way is that it is calculated and consistent. So I tend to alternate between a handful of go to meals where the macros can be tweaked easil

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Abby McCuaig

Oct 11, 20253 min read

Vegan Kitchen Essentials: How to Build an Efficient, Plant-Based Kitchen

Designing a vegan kitchen is about more than swapping out dairy or meat. It is about creating a space and a rhythm that make plant-based cooking feel effortless, joyful, and creative. Over the years, I have learned that a few thoughtful tools, pantry staples, and habits can completely transform the way you cook. What once felt like a chore becomes an enjoyable ritual where meals come together easily and flavors shine. The heart of a vegan kitchen is not the latest gadgets or

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Abby McCuaig

Oct 4, 20255 min read

Sautéed Cabbage and Kale with Peanut and Garlic

Sautéed cabbage and kale cooked gently with garlic and peanut butter for a comforting, nourishing side dish that pairs beautifully with seitan or tofu.

Plant-Based

Abby McCuaig

Oct 3, 20253 min read

NAVIGATION

ABOUT

My name is Abby - vegan athlete, animal advocate, and amateur bikini competitor with the Canadian Physique Alliance.

What began as a journey to build strength has become a practice in awareness, resilience, and self-expression. Fitness, for me, is both structure and art - a way to explore what the body and mind can create together.

Here, I share reflections from training and competition, lessons in plant-based living, and the ongoing pursuit of growth - with purpose, curiosity, and compassion.