I was pretty happy to see that I am already covering most of the bases when it comes to Outside Magazines subscribed 'superfoods for workout recovery'. Of course I would have to replace the whey with Vega Sport Performance Protein. It is a great vegan alternative because it has branched chain amino acids and L-glutamine. And it tastes pretty yummy too. Here is the Outside Article:
Get to Know Your Superfoods
Here is my own favorite post-workout smoothie. It makes me feel like I'm having a real treat to reward myself for a job well done!
8 to 12 oz almond milk (I use unsweetened vanilla)
1 scoop chocolate Vega Sport Performance Protein
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen cherries
Mix all ingredients in a blender and make sure to consume within an hour or two of a tough workout to help with recovery.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Ready, Set, Go!
I am freeing myself from the deep-freeze blues. I have officially signed up for the Maine Marathon in October. I am reading books on sports nutrition and trying to really zero in on the fueling process this year. It is something I definitely could pay more attention to- carb loading need not always be beer and vegan pizza:) Sometimes, yes, but not as a norm.
I have also begun working with VegMe! VegME! is a Maine-based nonprofit working to educate and support Mainers interested in plant-based eating. VegME!’s efforts are focused on the benefits a plant-based (vegan) diet provides in four areas: hunger, nutrition, animals and environment. Our mission is to put veg resource with veg need to serve Mainers. I am having a grand time getting back into the game and hope that you will follow our efforts and join in some of the fun. In the near future we have many events including a vegan meetup at Zen Chinese restaurant in Portland, 2013 MeatOut brunch at Pepperclub, Meatless Mainers day to name just a few. Go to our page for more information on any of these.
Lastly, I am dreaming up a concept of a vegan running group. Runs that end at a veg-friendly restaurant. If anyone out there wants to take part, please contact me.
Until next time, keep running, keep vegging, and keep making a difference in the lives of animals, people, and the environment!
I have also begun working with VegMe! VegME! is a Maine-based nonprofit working to educate and support Mainers interested in plant-based eating. VegME!’s efforts are focused on the benefits a plant-based (vegan) diet provides in four areas: hunger, nutrition, animals and environment. Our mission is to put veg resource with veg need to serve Mainers. I am having a grand time getting back into the game and hope that you will follow our efforts and join in some of the fun. In the near future we have many events including a vegan meetup at Zen Chinese restaurant in Portland, 2013 MeatOut brunch at Pepperclub, Meatless Mainers day to name just a few. Go to our page for more information on any of these.
Lastly, I am dreaming up a concept of a vegan running group. Runs that end at a veg-friendly restaurant. If anyone out there wants to take part, please contact me.
Until next time, keep running, keep vegging, and keep making a difference in the lives of animals, people, and the environment!
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