Super nourishing, bursting with valuable elements, a dessert charged with protein is the perfect post-workout meal. However, it’s not a delicacy limited for runners only – it’s a healthy snack during the day, which will protect your body and take care of your health. WHY CHIA? Chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica) is one of the healthiest […]
Green is the color of life! Not without a reason, all the healthiest vegetables have this color … just why do they so rarely land on our plates? Look how easy and tasty can you supplement your daily meals with these robust plants. WHERE TO FIND THEM? Green is just one of the 5 colors of vegetables and fruits. Vegetables […]
Why is there so much talk about regeneration, if it’s the training that really matters? While the effort causes fatigue and muscle damage, it’s the relaxation that ensures our body rebuilds and becomes stronger. Rest is like JIN to a training JANG. Without a good rest, there is no way to adapt to ever-heavier training stimuli, and […]
Vegetables and fruits vary, sometimes radically, in terms of appearance, taste and color. We use all these qualities to diversify our meals, but have you ever wondered if there’s any meaning behind the individual colors of vegetables and fruits? Is this diversity of colors just a freak of nature – just for the fun? Well, […]
Yet again I bought too many bananas and they’re overripe now… what to do, what to do… no time for banana bread, but I won’t throw them away (I hate throwing food away). Sickeningly sweet, sticky … I know! I’ll make some quick, delicious oatmeal cookies! „True story” – as they say. The idea came to my mind after I […]
Millet balls is yet another option to use this unique groats in our kitchen. They are quick to prepare and one can create at least several fantastic, energetic lunches with them. Millet is one of the most alkalizing and easy to acquire foods. Moreover, it’s rich in vitamins (B1, B2, B6) and minerals (iron, copper, silicon, zinc) […]
Polenta is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine, originally made of chestnut flour, now usually with corn flour or cornmeal – you cane make it sweet or savory, for breakfast or as an addition to dinner. In fact, this dish is known throughout the world under various names. As a „mamaliga” it occurs in the the […]
EXPERIMENT It all started withe the book „Eat and Run” by Scott Jurek. Rich Roll added some more in his book „Finding Ultra”. They both described how the resignation of the meat had a positive effect on their mood, but primarily on athletic performance. They claimed that they feel lighter, can train harder and the […]
Be it a longrun or a running competition, it always brings to my mind a cornmeal or semolina porridge. It’s a quick and easy to digest breakfast, giving a kick of good energy. After such a warming meal I can jump in my running clothes and set off immediately. WHY CORNMEAL I made a cornmeal porridge one […]
A favorite snack of runners and vegetarians – peanut butter. Available in different flavors, but my favourite is classic – 100% roasted peanuts. And the best thing is that you don’t have to overpay for ready-made butter with unhealthy additives – you can do it yourself in just minutes! WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT Peanut […]
Would you like to change something in your life? Take up exercisign and improve your health? Get in shape and sculpt the body? Maybe lose a few centimeters here and there? Probably you’ve already tried it…if not for this short-lived zeal… And if I told you that there is a way? Even the biggest sluggad may change into a […]
Today I offer you a quick and simple recipe – a spanish tortilla, i.e. omelette with potatoes. In Spain it is supposed to be eaten cold… for me, an omelette must be hot! The tortilla is a great idea for a quick dinner or supper (half a serving). It is a balanced meal rich in carbohydrates, […]
Carbohydrates are very important for us – from them comes the energy needed by our muscles to function properly. It is particularly important for runners and other athletes – but how do we know when to eat? Some products give quick but a short boost of energy while others release it slowly and steadily, giving a feeling of satiety for […]
Pumpkin soup is a typical autumn soup made in thousand different ways. My favorite taste is a slightly spicy cream with ginger and coconut milk – it has a really unique flavour. It’s a magical soup as it disappears before it’s even ready ;-) RECIPE INGREDIENTS (4-5 servings): 1kg pumpkin 1 l vegetable broth (homemade or concentrated) 2 […]
Lasagna is one of my favorite cheat meals, i.e. dishes I serve myself as an exception from my regular diet or a planned meal before the major race. In such a case the large amount of calories (especially carbs) is most welcome. Spinach lasagna is as good a carbo-loading meal as a regenerative meal after […]
