Dr. Tri Runner » recipe http://www.drtrirunner.com an athlete x3, a future doctor, and a classic health nut Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:44:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Refreshed -> Wonderful! http://www.drtrirunner.com/2010/02/refreshed-wonderful/ http://www.drtrirunner.com/2010/02/refreshed-wonderful/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:02:32 +0000 Dr. TriRunner http://www.drtrirunner.com/?p=1247 ‘Ello Loves! (Said in my very best British accent – I’m watching Harry Potter on TV!)

It’s 7:17pm.. I have had a very full day and I am 100% content right now sitting on the couch, legs propped up and the mcMac on my lap, food roasting in the oven, DRINK on the table – it’s [...]]]> ‘Ello Loves! (Said in my very best British accent – I’m watching Harry Potter on TV!)

It’s 7:17pm.. I have had a very full day and I am 100% content right now sitting on the couch, legs propped up and the mcMac on my lap, food roasting in the oven, DRINK on the table – it’s a good life. :D Since my Reset, and Reset: take two posts, I have been sticking to my new schedule, LOVING waking up early again, and [IMO] my attitude has been 10x better too. Overall, I’ve just been feeling stellar, and that is definitely lovely feeling! And guess what – I woke up eight minutes before my alarm this morning – LOVE THAT! Obviously it’s only been all of like two days, but I’d like to think that my body is adjusting to it’s “old” self again. ;) To put the cherry on top, I have a meet-up tomorrow with two of my most favorite Minneapolis bloggers, Kate & Mellissa! You’ll just have to wait and see what we get ourselves into.

So back to this DRINK I speak of… what is this cup of magic? Well truthfully, it’s not what I’m drinking right now (although this drank is wonderful too ;) ) No, this would be my post-endurance-ride drink this morning. Let me indulge you a bit…

I will give you three hints…

  1. It ‘s “wonderful”
  2. It made me want to shake my pom-poms
  3. It was energizing, packed with crazy superfood nutrients, and may potentially promote my prostate erectile cardiovascular health (yeah.. the first two benefits are N/A, but I definitely can tell you a thing or two about cardiovascular wellness!)

Guesses? Anyone? Yeah… I’m not that tricky. My sensational shake was spiked with…

POM! The lovely folks over at POM Wonderful sent me a box full of their antioxidant packed powerhouse 100% Pomegranate Juice! It was actually super ironic because just before they they contacted me, I was going through my iPhoto and clearing out old pictures, and came across these which never made it to the blog:

Photos from my first real pomegranate experience… I was about to delete them because I thought, when will they ever get used? But whattya know… POM contacts me, and now I can say the pictures didn’t go to waste! Best ever way to peal a pomegranate = under water. Otherwise you’ll have the seeds flying straight into your face and poking your eye out all over the kitchen. Plus, the membraney part floats to the top, so its easy to remove! Anyways.. back to the POM…

There are some really cool things about POM that I think deserve to be highlighted:

  • It’s 100% authentic, all-natural pomegranate juice, and contains no added sugars, preservatives, colors, or cheap filler juices
  • They grow their own fruits in San Joaquin Valley in CA, and follow their pomegranates from tree to bottle (bottles that they manufacture themselves btw) for quality control
  • “Wonderful” is actually the variety of pomegranates they use… I thought it was just part of the brand!
  • In the last decade, POM Wonderful has provided $32 million to fund scientific research on pomegranates and their health benefits, including effects on heart, prostate, erectile function, and other conditions.

Before POM sent these bottles to me, I had previously tried the 100% Pomegranate Juice, and the Cafe Au Lait and Vanilla POM Coffee drinks. I dug around on their website, and found out that they have iced teas, pills, “shots”, and …. BARS ?!?! Um, why have I not seen these anywhere? Both flavors sound crazy good, and I am determined to get my hands on one of each. They also have a recipe page with their own recipes and community submitted recipes.

Yeah, chances are you’re trying to wipe the drool off of your keyboard right now before it starts sparking. That. Looks. Amazing. But so does my shake… so I’m going to give you my little concoction I came up with, and you can do with it as you please!

Dr. TriRunner’s POM Nilla Protein Shake

(pictured above. serves 1 thirsty lil redheaded athlete)

  • one scoop (28g) of Vanilla protein powder
  • 4 oz 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • 4 oz vanilla soy milk
  • 1/2 tsp guar gum (or your thickener of choice)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • iceeee to your hearts desire

Place all ingredients in blender – I used my new B3 (click for my review!!) and it worked amazingly, although I suppose a VITAMIX would do the job – and blend away. Pour in fancy glass, or live like a classy college kid and eat out of blender to not dirty another dish. Hey.. at least mine has a handle! Enjoy creamy deliciousness with spoon, straw, or slurped straight from the glass.

POM – thank you so much for sharing the love with me! I gave one to my boyfriend for a post-spin sipper, and he was definitely appreciative – payin’ it forward. Now I need to hunt down these darn bars and my life will be complete. ;) Like always, you can find this and all other reviews by clicking the PRODUCT Reviews tab at the top of the page!

Question for you dears: Do you eat pomegranates / drink the juice… and if so… do you have any good recipes to pass on? I definitely have some thoughts floating around of a POM infused fro-yo sauce, but I’ll take all the ideas I can get!!

I hope you all have had a lovely DAY 1 to your weekend, and have a dynamic DAY 2 in store! I’m so excited for my MiniApple bloggy meet up, and definitely the final Olympic HOCKEY GAME! This girl is out – night!

-E

]]> http://www.drtrirunner.com/2010/02/refreshed-wonderful/feed/ 11 An Ode to Mr. MB http://www.drtrirunner.com/2010/02/an-ode-to-mr-mb/ http://www.drtrirunner.com/2010/02/an-ode-to-mr-mb/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:21:01 +0000 Dr. TriRunner http://www.drtrirunner.com/?p=1171 If you read my last post, you know that I think the topic of hydration is pretty important for an athlete. If you stuck with my post all the way to the end, you also know that one of my favorite ways to rehydrate is with homemade smoothies and shakes. Because I am a broke [...]]]> If you read my last post, you know that I think the topic of hydration is pretty important for an athlete. If you stuck with my post all the way to the end, you also know that one of my favorite ways to rehydrate is with homemade smoothies and shakes. Because I am a broke college kid not particularly financially endowed at the moment, nor do I have the luck of the gods to win one in a giveaway, I have not yet discovered the wonders of the infamous Vitamix (or it’s closely related cousin, le Blendtec). Well, let me retract that one – I have used a Vitamix on many occasions. We have not one, not  two, but FOUR Vitamix machines at work, and yes, taking on ice for those bad boys are like slicing through butter.

But I have digressed, the VMmaster and TecofBlendGods are not the point of this post. I am coming to you today to tell you the story of my dear Magic Bullet.

You see, there was once a time when I was quite the frequenter of infomercials. They’re basically like a full 30 minute program that gets you EXCITED about this amazing product that you absolutely can’t live without, and with practice, you can even say the words along with the host.

“What can you do in 10 seconds? You can start chopping onions for an omelet, or you can chop onions, whip eggs, chop ham and peppers… for the fastest easiest omelet ever!”

Mmmm, yep. The Magic Bullet, the Ultimate Party Machine, was one of those items. I have probably seen that infomercial at least twenty times! That was how long it took to convince my dear mother that the MB was definitely a necessary part of our lives. And finally, we made the call. Shortly thereafter, a rather large UPS box arrived on our front doorstep (TWO for ONE baby!!) and the rest is history.

If you read my last post, you would also know that my dear MB is in ill condition. It is difficult to watch those you love suffer, and at times, you wish you could just put them out of their misery. Just last night, we were working together to make a Key-Lime-Coconut shake, and I could tell that he was struggling. A task that was once so simple has now become labored, taking nearly twice the time to do the same work. He sounds sad, tired, and ready to rest. And as much as I want to let MB do just that, what about my needs? What about my Nilla Coffee Mint shakes and Key Lime Lovin smoothies?

Fear not my friends – a solution is in sight. It is crazily coincidental, and I am thoroughly thankful, that a representative from CSN Stores contacted me to review a product for them. CSN Stores is a Boston based web store that offers all sorts of products, from bar stools to kitchen ware, they honestly have something to please everyone! I’m happy to report that I’ll be revewing a new blending beverage making beast of sorts, and I am hopeful that it can fulfill all of MB’s duties. You can definitely expect a thorough review from me in the near future!

In the mean time, I will share with you another hydration+homemade recipe to tide you over. One of my faves for sure:

KeyNillaNut Protein Shake Smoothie DeliciousDrank

  • 1 container key lime yogurt
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 tsp coconut extract
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp xantham gum
  • ICE. as much as you can handle prefer ;)
  • 1/2 cup almond breeze, soy milk, moo milk, water. *ETA* omg.. ZICO would be amazing in this!
  • (this tastes like it should be alcoholic and sipped on a beach with a little umbrella in your glass. if you are legally of age, feel free to indulge. please drink responsibly.)

Place all ingredients in blender of choice. Go to town. Pull out the polka dot bikini, your lawn chair, a beach towel, and put Blue Crush on the teletube. And oh btw link back with a picture. (Haha kidding.. but you would DEFINITELY get a prize for doing so. I don’t know what, but I’d think of something!)

Ciao lovelies,
-E

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