Plant-Powered Nachos
The other day a training buddy teased me about my plant-based diet. "How did you enjoy your lettuce leaf for dinner last night?" he asked. I laughed and then showed him a photo of the awesome plant-powered nachos Barbara and I had had for supper. He was impressed and intrigued. And then he started asking…
Barbara’s Perfect Plant-Pesto
This easy pesto is so fresh and flavorful, you will never buy pre-made pesto again! Double the recipe and freeze in batches so you have plenty on hand. Serve as a pasta sauce (e.g., Friday Night Pasta), as a spread on toasted bread or as a topping to your favorite pizza. You can also substitute…
Our Friday Night Pasta Fare
This is our go-to Friday night dinner in preparation for a weekend of longer training sessions. Elegant enough for company but easy enough to throw together at the last minute. We enjoy it with a piece of fresh ciabatta bread from the local Italian bakery. Perfect for sopping up every last drop. Yum! Makes 2…
But where is the protein?!” Getting protein on a plant-based diet – Part 3
For many years, Dave and I batted around the idea of moving to plant-based diet. Our primary concern was finding adequate protein sources to fuel our training and long-term health. Here is another myth about protein sources to build, repair and maintain muscle you may have thought and some answers that will help. MYTH: It…
But where is the protein?!” Getting protein on a plant-based diet – Part 2
Protein is a very important part of our diet. There is a lot of information swirling around about protein, both facts and untruths. As endurance athletes, we continually research and evolve our nutrition knowledge to help us optimize performance. We found protein to be a confusing issue. There are a few myths you may have…
But where is the protein?!” Getting protein on a plant-based diet – Part 1
For years Dave and I talked about moving to a plant-based diet. For years we have eaten a clean, whole-food based diet that included fresh fruits and vegetables, but also fish and lean chicken. As endurance athletes, our biggest concern was whether we would get sufficient protein to repair and build muscle and achieve peak…