All you endurance athletes out there be sure to come a check out the cooking demo/nutrition seminar at Top Gear Bike Shop in Wexford. It is just one class of a series aimed at helping you achieve your optimum performance. Check it out at the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/379872255453806/
Incase you did miss it, here is the recipe I demonstrated and we all taste tested. It covers both the the pre and post workout nutrition needs for a 150 pound endurance athlete. However, it will work for athletes of all sizes by simply changing the amount eaten.
Pre and Post Workout Pasta Primavera
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
1/4 cup each carrots, broccoli, onion, and zucchini, sliced
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in skillet on medium high heat. Saute vegetables, starting with the most dense vegetables first (carrots, then broccoli, then the squash and onion). Now add in the pasta and bring to heat. Serve hot, add cheese, season to taste.
Provides 489 cals, 84 g carb, 18 g protein, and 12 g fat. This meal will work for both pre and post workout nutrition.
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition