Follow our journey as we run. The finish line: a half marathon. Some of us have already finished a full marathon, and some of us are proud just get a foot out on the pavement. It's not about being the best or the fastest, its just about us, our friends, and a pair of running shoes.



Monday, September 10, 2012

Super Food

Here's a little piece of an article I read about fueling for endurance athletes.  I wanted to share this with all of you....



Quinoa

Despite the confusing name, this gluten-free and grainy superfood is known for its complex nutritional profile. It cooks in less than 15 minutes, and contains both high levels of protein and carbohydrates. Plus, Quinoa has all nine essential amino acids, which are critical to the functioning of the human body. 
Quinoa's benefits to endurance athletes have been known for centuries. In fact, the Incas used it to increase the stamina of their warriors, which helped them to run long distances at high altitudes. This superfood is also a source of manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium and calcium. This complex grain can be integrated into just about any meal—from breakfast to dinner.


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3 comments:

  1. jadeSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    good call! i kinda forgot about quinoa. we used to eat it alot. I like it sweetened with cinnamon for breakfast. Imma get some today :)

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  2. Wilder FamilySeptember 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Great post! I LOVE quinoa.... Thanks, Gucci Haynes! Jaide- sweet b-fast version? What a novel idea. I will be trying this at some point this week - Yum!

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  3. Wilder FamilySeptember 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Oops... That was boy Jade that suggested. Sounds great!

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