They Call Me Seashell

One thing I love is an easy to take, nutrient dense meal that nourishes body and tastes really good. My friend and teammate Trish turned me on to this recipe and it has become a training season staple in my house. I make large batches and then keep in small containers to grab-and-go for post ride or run refueling. If you don't need a refueling option,  this is a bomb diggity meal on its own!  Originally this is from Iowa Girl Eats foods blog,  but due to my nutritionist background I have made some very minor changes.  I've included the link to the original recipe. SUPERFOOD SALAD Original recipe courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, Modifications by Jenniferlyn Warstler, CINHC, CFSP http://iowagirleats.com/recipes/superfood-salad-with-lemon-vinaigrette/ Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS: For The Salad: 1/2 cup dry quinoa 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 1 orange, peeled then segmented 1 avocado, chopped 1 cup reduced-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup pomegranate...

Over the course of  3 days I completed a broken half ironman as 8+ mile run on Thursday evening, 1.2 mile swim on Friday, and then a 56 mile bike + 5 mile run on Saturday to cap it off.  I consumed some water for the run on Thursday, and then a little water again on Friday.  For Saturday I figured given the long workout ahead of me that I would give my natural sports nutrition experiment a go.   I made the following: 3 bottles of electrolyte drink (agave, salt cap, dates, lemon juice, coconut oil, water) 1 flask of gel (dates, agave, lemon zest, salt, dulse) 1 bottle of water with salt stick cap in it (I never drink water without sodium during exercise) Mushroom thyme bread cake (sort of a really salty and savory bread pudding) PB&J mini sandwich What is all that?  The fuel for my 56 mile bike ride and 1 hour run (as well as post-workout recovery)   Nutritional comparison of Ironman Perform vs. my homemade lemon drink....