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 […]
Yellow is the sun, the summer, the youth! It’s a very energizing color, and such fruits and vegetables deliver us exactly this – energy to live and conquer our limits. WHERE IS THAT SUN? Within the 5 colors of vegetables and fruits, we distinguish yellow and orange as one „color”. These vegetables and fruits, above all, […]
Carb, protein, oat, fruit – gels and energy bars are the basic fuel of every runner. They are in bulks on the shelves, both in grocer’s and specialized stores for runners. I offer you today an extra-fast energy bar, in the „raw” version, i.e. without baking. In the internet there are loads of recipes for eneryg bars. Sometimes, […]
Tagliatelle is my favourite type of pasta. Good tagliatelle sticks well to the sauce, but it also looks good with solid pieces of vegetables. Today in a brilliant combination with oyster mushrooms in cream sauce. Yum-yum! Pasta is inseparably associated with running, all thanks to the ubiquitous „pasta party” before the marathons, when runners shove in tons of […]
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 […]
You come back home after a hard workout and you’re not sure what’d be best to eat? Here’s my favourite post-workout, recovery smoothie. Sweet, chocolate, without any powders – thick and satiating. Smoothie is a genious invention – almost like oatmeal! The versatility of possible flavors is virtually endless. However, each of us has several of […]
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 […]
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 […]
