Recently I was given the Book THRIVE: The Vegan Nutrion Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life by a friend I randomly met in a coffee shop in Mammoth. The book is written by Brendan Brazier, pro Ironman triathlete. I could explain all the ins and outs of his theories, but I need to work.
In a nutshell, stress comes in all forms and a huge stress is nutritional, so clean it up.
This is a BRIEF rundown of one day of eating off his plan.
BREAKFAST: TOASTED APPLE CINNAMON CEREAL
1/2 Apple, Diced
1 Cup oats - or sprouted quinoa
1/2 cup diced almonds (i used soaked)
1/2 ground flazseed
1/2 cup hemp protein
1/2 cup unhulled seseme seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1.5 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp stevia
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup hemp oil (I used olive oil)
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tbsp Apple juice
Combine all dry ingredients. In seperater dish blend liquids. Combine liquid and dry ingredients, mixing well.
Preheat 250 degrees.
Spread on a baking tray lighlty oiled.
Bake for 1 hour
I served the granola with diced strawberries and rice or almond milk. Super good!! And really filling!.
SNACK: SMOOTHIE
GINGER PEAR SMOOTHIE
1 Banana
1/2 pear cored
2 cups cold water plus ice
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1Tbsp hemp protein
1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
Makes two servings.
The hemp protein makes it a bit on the green side, but the taste is great! Excellent for a hot afternoon!!
DINNER: ADZUKI BEAN QUINOA SESAME PIZZA
Crust:
1 cup cooked (presoaked) Adzuki beans
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup ground sesame seeds
1/4 cup coconut oil or hemp oil (I used olive oil...I don't like coconut!!)
2 Tbsp dulse flakes
In a food processor, mix all together well. Lightly oil a pan. Lay "dough" out to about 1/4 inch thick. The book said nothing about cooking the crust alone, but i SHOULD HAVE!! Put in oven for at least 10 minutes....unless you want to make it raw.
Topping:
I cucumber sliced
1/2 onion diced
Handful dulse flakes
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Even after baking for 40 minutes, these toppings held their shape and moisture!!
SAUCE: SWEET PEPPER HEMP PESTO
2 cloves garlic
2 red ell peppers, cored and seeded
1/2 cup fresh basil
3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1.5 Tbsp Sesame seeds
2 Tbsp Hemp seeds (I didn't have any soI used flaz seeds)
2 Tbsp Hemp oil (I used olive oil)
Sea salt to taste.
Blend all in food processor.
I thought the pizza was good, but bland. Needs more spice in the crust for sure and the crust needs to be crustier!! The veggies were delicious! I may add cilantro next time for more flavor there as well!
