Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Every runner needs this!















What is Running Food?
Running Food Chia is an ancient food source used by the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is the seed from the chia plant, Salvia Hispanica L. Its nutritional value is amazing! Aztec warriors carried only chia to nourish themselves during their conquest. Indian traders would run from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean, bringing only a pouch of chia seeds to sustain themselves during these long journeys. Chia was considered so valuable, it was used as currency. At Running Food, we use the latest technology available to micro-mill our chia seed. The micro-milling process unlocks the powerful nutrition inside the chia seed increasing the bio-availability of its nutrients 20 times. Running Food is a raw power food, a complete protein, is gluten free, Vegan, Kosher, and GMO free.
























I recieved their Micro-Milled Running Food chia, very high quality!! Through their proprietary milling process they open the chia seed to expose more of its nutritional qualities in order to aid in your digestive process!






















I also recieved Running Food singles! Created with the busy American lifestyle in mind, every box of Running Food singles contains 15 convenient and easy stick packs! Each stick pack has one serving of chia (12 gr.) Making whole food nutrition possible for anyone, anywhere!!


Benefits
RUNNING FOOD BENEFITS



Running Food offers the ONLY chia product made using a proprietary process of CO2 extraction instead of simply “crushing” the seed. This process removes fat and “super concentrates” leaving the remaining nutrients of the chia seed to create the most potent product! The result is a higher concentration of fiber, protein, nutrients, and anti-oxidants with every dose!! Here are some of the benefits of this super food!
Increases energy
Will Detox your body
Aids in weight loss
Helps to reduce cholesterol




Athletes Benefits
Running Food Helps You Train
When it comes to diet supplements, athletes who train for endurance events are concerned with three major issues: endurance, hydration, and recovery. Running Food effectively addresses all three of these concerns in one all-natural, easy to use supplement.
EnduranceProtein is essential for sustaining energy during lost distance events. Running Food is loaded with easy to digest proteins. Chia has two times the protein of any other grain or seed, including soy! The way your body digests chia seeds naturally helps you sustain energy. Running Food mixes with water and your stomach juices, forming a gel that creates a barrier between the carbohydrates and your digestive enzymes. Therefore, the carbohydrates digest at a slower even rate, keeping your energy levels constant.



Hydration: Maintaining hydration is key during any endurance event. The way your body digests chia seeds naturally helps you maintain hydration. Running food holds seven times its weight in water, therefore eating chia helps you level out your water intake and retain your electrolyte balance.




Recovery: Protein and antioxidants are crucial for recovery. Running food is packed with both, and it contains the richest source of omega 3's, 6's and 9's of any commercially available source. Plus, the omega fatty acids are plant based. Plant based omegas are easier for your body to absorb than manufactured omegas.


Running Food Is The World's Healthiest Whole Food. Running Food is great for athletes who train hard, but it is also a powerful supplement for people who wish to maintain a healthy lifestyle through moderate exercise and healthy eating. Chia is high in fiber, omega 3,’s 6’s and 9’s (in the correct ratio your body needs), antioxidants, and vitamin C. Running food has 16% of your daily value of calcium, plus boron and magnesium, which help your bones absorb the calcium. It can help lower cholesterol, increase energy levels, level blood sugar, induce weight loss and aid intestinal regularity. Best of all, Running Food is not a manufactured supplement, it is completely natural.Chia forms a gel when added to water or the digestive fluids in your stomach, slowing the digestive process, and allowing the nutrients to be slowly absorbed in your small intestine for a more efficient absorption of nutrients. By slowing this process down, your body is able to hold onto the nutrients longer and allow the time to absorb into your body, as opposed to passing right through you! This helps sustain energy and you feel hungry less often!



Running Food Is Great For The Whole Family. Running Food Is so simple to add to your diet! Just sprinkle Running Food into your smoothies, shakes, yogurt, and salad dressings. Add it to your cookie, muffin, and flour dough! For those kids of yours that are picky eaters, just sneak it into their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to add some powerful nutrition! Also, chia can easily be stored dry for up to two years without deterioration in flavor, odor, or nutritional value due to its high antioxidant content. Whereas flax, for example, can turn rancid in a matter of weeks. So toss some into your backpack, or add it to your trail mix and get moving!!



Here's a easy recipe for you all on the go! If you dont know, pb (or ab) and toast with sliced banana is my go to meal before running. This fuels my runs perfectly!



PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup honey (or agave)
½ cup Chia seeds or meal

Combine all ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.



Go to their site so that you can see for yourself all of their great products. I LOVED what I tried and I am sure you will as well!



-Heather