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The Top 10 Clean Foods to Keep on Hand for Healthy Pre-Workout Eats. Pre-workout eats mean serious business — you’ve got iron to pump, miles to run (or walk!)

The Top 10 Clean Foods to Keep on Hand for Healthy Pre-Workout Eats

, yoga strength-training poses to do, and high intensity exercises to activate all those hard-earned muscles — no wimpy bowl of sugary cereal or a donut is going to cut it. And skipping your pre-workout meal is even worse. Your body needs to be given fuel to produce energy and without quality fuel, your metabolism gets the message it needs to slow down to preserve what calories you do have left in your body or worse, try to eat away at your muscles when it runs on empty. This doesn’t just lead to a damaged metabolism, but also wreaks havoc on your blood sugar levels and ruins your performance, along with muscle maintenance.

So give your body what it needs and your metabolism and workouts will both benefit immensely. Not Your Regular Channa Masala – An Authentic Punjabi Version [Vegan, Gluten-Free] Are you a fan of Channa Masala?

Not Your Regular Channa Masala – An Authentic Punjabi Version [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

I am. A huge one. This is not a regular channa masala. This is super special. No garlic/tomatoes. Not Your Regular Channa Masala-An Authentic Punjabi Version [Vegan, Gluten-Free] Ingredients Spice Mix: 1 Tbsp coriander seeds1 tsp cumin seeds5 red chili10 nos black pepper1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds Channa Masala: 1/2 cup dry chickpeas–soaked overnight with 3 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 2 dry chilies1-finely chopped large red onion1 tbsp+1.5 tsp oil1 tsp garam masala1 inch piece ginger1 tsp cumin seeds2 Tbsp tamarind-tightly packed soaked in 1.5 cups hot water.Chili powder (extra) – if needed1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmericCoriander leaves – a handful-finely choppedJuice from lemon juice and finely chopped onions- garnish Preparation In a pressure cooker/stock pot, boil chickpeas (with salt and turmeric-use 1/2 tsp here) until soft in 2 cups water.

Ginger. 10 Frugal Vegan Meals You Can Make Out of Pantry Goods. Food budgets might not be fun to deal with, but they certainly do allow us to be more creative, resourceful, and can even end up creating some new favorite meals.

10 Frugal Vegan Meals You Can Make Out of Pantry Goods

One way to make yourself more frugal is to make it a direct point to use up what you have before buying more. We know … it’s really hard to resist buying more of a food you love when you run out, but turn to your pantry before you rush off to the store once and awhile. While you may think to yourself, “Oh, I have no food, I should go to the store,” there’s likely a wide variety of goodies in your cupboards that would make the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner with minimal ingredients. And don’t negate pantry foods to less healthy either; they can actually be just as nutritious for you and many of them are even more filling than some other foods we might be eating. Take a look at these 10 frugral vegan meals you can make with pantry goods that aren’t only economical, but they’re also pretty delicious too! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Banana Cinnamon Crepes With Berry Ice Cream and Mango [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free] Alright.

Banana Cinnamon Crepes With Berry Ice Cream and Mango [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free]

So these are so crazy yummy. I inhaled all of them within minutes and it's a true miracle I was able to hold off until I got some semi-decent photographs. The crepes themselves taste like banana bread and if you roll them up they'd be a terrific, healthy, and addicting snack wherever you go. If you can control yourself and not eat them all before you leave your dwelling, that is.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt here. Raw Lemon Macaroons [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free] This is a great raw vegan snack for lemon and coconut lovers!

Raw Lemon Macaroons [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free]

Easy to make, but a dehydrator is needed to keep these raw. I have fallen in love with macaroons lately and have been playing with recipes that I love!! Deep Blue Sea Blend [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free] Hawaii in a glass.

Deep Blue Sea Blend [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free]

When Rich raced the Ultraman World Championship on the Big Island of Hawaii we experienced the beautiful island spirit of kokua, extending love to others, and ohana, or family. This blend is a little gift of kokua to our plantpowered ohana. Brimming with manganese, thiamin and vitamin C, this sweet, tropical island elixir supports a healthy immune system. Spirulina delivers the ocean within by providing potent detoxifying properties, phytonutrients and a high level of protein from the sea. Drink this blend and immerse yourself in the healing aqua waters of Hawaii. Deep Blue Sea Blend [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free] Ingredients 2 cups pineapple1 frozen banana1/2 cup raw coconut4 cups coconut water1/2 teaspoon spirulina Preparation In a Vitamix or high-powered blender, add all the ingredients, blend on high for a minute.

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