Mind | Body | Food
Race Nutrition; It took me as long to find nutrition that works as it did to train for an ultra marathon. There are plenty of brands and products out on the market keep buying and trying until you find the right one that works for you.
PLANTED is about educating and challenging you to think further about your food buying and eating habits, and how you view food when it comes to fitness. Join us for a special dinner at Shokuiku on Thursday 22nd September.
Think you can’t live without cheese? Think again. Dairy free cheeses are a food group within its own right and the varieties available for us to sample are vast. From brie, cheddar, cream cheese and mozzarella there is not a cheese that can’t fulfil your foodie favourites such as pizza, toasted sandwiches even mac’n’cheese.
The nutritional profile of nettle; packed with magnesium, iron and calcium – all the essential minerals for healthy humans including plant-based athletes.
“We all need food to live, so let’s learn how food grows and make it a priority to teach our children about it.” Let’s support today’s farmers and secure the future for tomorrow’s farmers. – Rebecca Mumford, Greenhill Living.
“Essentially Australian Dairy Farms are producing more milk using fewer cows and less space than ever before.” Just because it doesn’t’ have teats doesn’t mean you can’t milk it!
“He showed the words “chocolate cake” to a group of Americans and recorded their word associations. “Guilt” was the top response. If that strikes you as unexceptional, consider the response of French eaters to the same prompt: “celebration.” ― Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
“Flexible Dieting isn’t a diet, it’s a way of eating and it’s a lifestyle. The key message I want to give is that the focus needs to shift from WHAT you are eating to the AMOUNTS you are eating.” Danny Kennedy – DK Fitness
“I’m not a vegetarian! I’m a dessertarian!” ― Bill Watterson, Something Under the Bed is Drooling: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
“Magnesium requirements are significantly elevated in athletes. Aside from being used up in the production of energy, magnesium might also assist performance by reducing accumulation of lactic acid and reducing the perception of fatigue during strenuous exercise through its action on the nervous system.” – triathlon.competitor.com
“When people tell me they can’t afford to join a gym, I tell them to go outside; planet Earth is a gym and we’re already members. Run, climb, sweat, and enjoy all of the natural wonder that is available to you.”
― Steve Maraboli
“It’s not like you wake up the next morning and feel ten times better. The changes are more gradual and you can see them better once you continue down the path for a while and then look back. In regards to competing and training I noticed my recovery times had shortened, that I was less injury prone, and had a higher level of energy.” – Scott Jurek, Ultramarathoner
“As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people’s ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” – Amy Poehler
Product Review: Salomon S-Lab Sense 5 SG “A proven, lightweight and low drop ultra-distance trail racer designed to perform in wet, soft ground conditions.”
According to the book, The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running a “trail” requires three of the following qualities: 1) unpaved; 2) natural obstacles; 3) significant elevation gain/loss; and 4) scenic.
When adopting a “Tarian” lifestyle diet, we did our homework. We learnt about the additional needs our body required and what foods we had to pay particular attention too in our diet.
“Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which fortunately function independently of logic.” – Tim Noakes, Professor
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison
“Exercise is a form of complementary stress. Essentially nothing more than breaking down muscle tissue, exercise is the best way to stimulate regeneration of the cells.” ― Brendan Brazier, Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life
You just don’t appreciate breathing out of both nostrils until one suddenly is taken away from you.
“Let’s wrap up the protein question with one thought to ponder. Some of the strongest and most fierce animals in the world are PlantPowered. The elephant, rhino, hippo, and gorilla have one thing in common—they all get 100 percent of their protein from plants.” Rich Roll, Finding Ultra.
Its protein week and our focus; tofu. Not everyone likes tofu, in fact speak out loud that you are having tofu for dinner and all that is within earshot will shudder with fear.
Have you discovered the power of a root in the morning? Improve power and endurance with Pure Beet Powder.
“You only ever grow as a human being if you’re outside your comfort zone.” ― Scott Jurek, Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
“Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction. ” William James
“Pushing your body past what you thought it was capable of is easy; the hard part is pushing yourself even further past what your mind wants to let you. That’s what ultra running is all about; introducing you to a self you’ve never known” – Rex Pace
As a plant-based endurance athlete you have high iron requirements due to hard training however this does not mean you need to consume lean red meat 3-4 time a week to meet those requirements.
Without patience, you will never conquer endurance. Without learning to eat, you will never conquer endurance. And as the saying goes, endurance is an eating contest with a bit of running thrown in for good measure!
Do you have a maintenance schedule for your body? Do you know when something is a miss and act on it without delay? Or do you put up with the symptoms hoping it will go away and eventually get use to that feeling? Being at one with your body will have you feeling healthier, younger and full of life.
An ironman is more than a swim, bike and run event. Its a race that builds and reveals character, defines who you are and hurts like no other event. In the words of Chris McCormack “That’s the hurt locker. Winners love it in there.”
You either want to forget or remember your first marathon. Mine was in October 2012 I felt nervous, anxious and terrified. It was really only the day before the race that I stared to get excited. This is what I had trained for, what was I worried about? Throw back to my first marathon memories.
Are you looking for that little extra boost come race day and during the occasional workout? A product that provides a gentler stimulation than coffee with less stress and anxiety? Yes? Then we have reviewed a performance enhancing product that is a must in your pantry.
Are you struggling to find that “get up and go” feeling in the morning? Lacking a little energy pre-workout or even suffering the 3:30itis and need a natural clean pick me up? Avoid the vending machine because we have the product for you. Supercharge your body with quality super foods and energising herbs that really make a difference.
“The longer and farther I ran, the more I realised that what I was often chasing was a state of mind, a place where worries that seemed monumental melted away, where the beauty and timelessness of the universe, of the present moment, came into sharp focus.” ― Scott Jurek, Eat and Run
There is more to recovery than sitting at the pub downing a few pints and eating a burger and chips. Having a solid recovery plan will ensure you are able to back up your workout the next day, the day after that and the day after that.
“In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can’t.” Rusty Baille. I decided after my weekend of #3days3mountains that I can do it. She thought she could so she did.
Human’s don’t take well to change but this doesn’t mean we can’t work hard to implement change for the better. How hard are you willing to work to make changes to your lifestyle diet?
Getting to know like-minded business owners who follow a plant-based diet is what makes our lifestyle so motivating. We sat down with Georgia Bamber, founder of Bare Bunny to find out what fuels her in work and play. Bare Bunny is focused on providing healthier, great tasting alternatives to the refined, processed foods. Amen to that.
We have a mantra when it comes to ultra running. It needs to pass the three C’s test which is: the course, the community and the challenge. Understanding why you race will help you determine which races you enter.
I have known Craig for over 2 years and during this time he has been instrumental in me pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. As my coach and personal friend, his ability to make you believe anything is possible is contagious, although I am not sure I will ever take on the challenge of 8in8in8 (but you should never say never!)
I always say ‘I don’t do easy’, it’s the challenging and unsuspecting races that give me the greatest lessons and keep the fire burning in my belly. 2016 is yet another massive year and I plan to keep hold of the opportunities with both hands and see where they take me. My mantra is to believe more, race harder and recover faster. Does this resonate with you?
Lists. I have lists and tasks that are carried out and ticked at the end of the day meaning I am 100% productive. I don’t want to waste a moment of this year; it’s going to be a big year. As we move further into the year, I am still thinking about last year – although when I talk about the events of 2015 I am still saying this year, its now in the past but wow what a year it was. What do you remember of 2015?
Being healthy isn’t a luxury or a fad, it’s a lifestyle in which you adopt, thrive and endure for the long run. It’s not about celebrity endorsements; bold marketing claims or that instragram post that gets the highest amount of likes. It’s about adopting real food principles and listening to your body – about being spiritually connected; mind, body and soul.
The festive plate this year is about making the vegetable the main star. We promise with a healthy mix of protein, carbs and good fats you will be 100% satisfied but not bloated giving you plenty of room for a raw pudding & dessert.
First and fore most, don’t panic. This is not Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules, its just dinner. A challenge it maybe to some but take this opportunity to cook a meal that just happens to have no animal products. It’s that simple. Make it a feast, which includes numerous sharing plates that will have everyone sample the best of plant based food or cook one kick arse main meal with a cleansing side salad.
Plan your Christmas feast, shop and then cut it by half. Don’t over consume this festive season. It goes without saying we want to eat well but this does not mean we are going to eat more than normal. The only difference is we all graze more as oppose to eating 3 solid meals. In my household lunch is the main meal followed by something light in the evening being careful the whole time not to feel like we need to adjust our pants or belt buckles!
The festive season is about balance but its also about having more time to do what you love the most – train and recover. Unlike any other month of the year, there is a special hum in the air; everyone is busier than usual working not to mention counting down to the pending holidays. We are starting to think about Christmas presents which can make entering the vicinity of a shopping centre an absolute nightmare. Wherever you look, something is happening that puts you well and truly in the festive mood – good or bad.
There are numerous reasons why you chose to adopt a plant based lifestyle. What ever the case, embrace and enjoy the journey.
Endurance racing is accepting pain and moving with it, not fighting against it.
I worked hard in that session, now I deserve a reward. Does this sound familiar?
Physically there is nothing more you can do to prepare for the day; it’s all a mental game now.
You need to fuel and hydrate right in order to stay upright. Simple rule of training.
Everything has a beginning but what is so important about staring is to stop focussing on the end. It’s the middle, the journey that counts.
It’s essential to invest in hight net-gain plant foods as your main source of energy.
Endurance running is hard. I finally learnt that. I learnt how to dig deep, believe and race.
Being asked to provide food for an athlete is huge compliment; especially when they want to fuel the vegan way.
Simple changes in your diet can have significant results; more energy, brighter skin, healthier hair not to mention weight loss.
Kick start your digestion with this essential morning elixir. This is one morning routine you will be jumping out of bed for.
Do we detox? Yes we do, daily. We detox while eating real food, not just juice because not all of us can give up food for 3 juices a day.
Spring is on its way, which means summer isn’t that far away and what do we all want come summer – summer bodies!
Get the basics right and your health will be greatly compliment your fitness & workout routine.
Don’t think you can eat a plant based diet and consume quality protein? Then read on.
People have issues with food & training so if it is an issue – start training to eat.
Our obsession with protein is generally unwarranted but the in the plant based world there are proteins that stand head and shoulders above the rest.
It’s such a shame you can’t say you follow a clean real food lifestyle diet without having people roll their eyes. The words; clean, green, superfood, natural, wholefood, even for us who eats this way, have lost there meaning as they are now often abused as opposed to celebrated.
This was one of the toughest races of my life but I got to know myself more and I liked what I saw.
I have made a conscious effort to stop myself from saying ‘I can’t’. These words immediately admit defeat before the task has even been carried out.
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.”
Over the past month I have truly understood what the mantra ‘hills are my friends’ means and I can honestly say, they are.
The year is only starting now right? The past 6 weeks have been a warm up to what is now for us the 1st January.
An interview by Leigh-Chantelle from Viva La Vegan about our lifestyle and what it is exactly that fuels our passion for food + fitness.
We often ask ourselves if we have limits? As yet, we haven’t an answer.
Real food is the key to good health, processed junk food is not. Period.
No dairy, no sugar, no processed foods, no grains, no rice, no legumes, no soy, no quinoa, no meat and no eggs.
We know not all diet choices are perfect and each diet choice needs to be viewed and consumed with balance, not extremes.
It’s a new year with new hopes, new dreams, untapped energy and motivation to clean up our diet and lifestyle after what might have been a bit of indulgent festive season.
Why we love being vegan! Women’s Fitness Magazine interviews Tarian Pantry’s Chief Foodie, Amanda.
With Melbourne being the foodie city that it is, it didn’t take us long to come up with Five of the Best Vegan meals to enjoy at some of our favourite restaurants.
Food takes us on a constant journey and lately we have been travelling a gluten free one and loving it. Following or adopting a gluten free diet is less about restrictions and more about choice and options.
Experiment with change but do so at a slow pace. Eventually changes will become habits and those habits will last a lifetime.
“A teapot is a world and making good tea can make a world of difference”.
Eating well need not take up more time that you have. However if we don’t have time to ensure we are eating well, how will you find the time to be sick?
Nature has a wonderful way of providing us with the foods that our bodies require for the shift in weather patterns.
Australians currently use 4 billion plastic bags annually, which means over 10 million new bags are used every day.
It’s not mandatory to label palm oil in a product. Over 40% of products on our supermarket shelfs contain an unsustainable source of palm oil.
The definition of RAW is simply: uncooked, unprocessed. Meaning primarily unheated foods or food cooked at temperatures less than 46 degrees.
It seems we have lost focus and confidence in the word ‘healthy’. Its time to reclaim this word back into our daily mantra and embrace its positive meaning.
In the spirit of reconciliation Planted Life acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to the Peramangk people of the Adelaide Hills, the traditional custodians of the land where we live, work and tread lightly. We continue to pay our respects to Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
PLANTED LIFE
Adelaide SA
