Mind | Body | Food
What makes the perfect green smoothie? There is so much hype around smoothies, you can’t swipe through social media without seeing a picture of a bikini clad female on a white sandy beach drinking one. But are they really that good for you?
I always regarded myself as a tea drinker however it wasn’t until being drawn into the Storm in a Teacup world did I truly understand the spiritual ritual of tea. I still have a lot to learn but the journey so far is making me richer.
You are a (plant-based) Ironman. What does a plant-based vegan Ironman eat outside of chocolate milk, scrambled eggs, bacon and hamburgers?
From dispelling the myths that all vegans are tree hugging hippies, weak and nutritionally challenged to defining why I use the term “plant-based” more than I do “vegan” to define my lifestyle food choice.
Running 100km isn’t easy but I find comfort in this distance, I believe this distance suits me. Physically and mentally I am strong enough to handle the pace and time on course… where else would I rather be?
One of the healthiest options for an ‘anytime’ snack is hummus; made using chickpeas, oil, garlic, lemon juice and tahini this dip provides you with protein and a number of other essential vitamin and minerals.
Tarian Pantry has grown into Planted Life, a business further focusing on the wellness and performance benefits when following a plant-based diet now with a few differences; a greater focus on the mind and body.
“The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
April 2017 saw the release of a report, which dove deep into the fruit, vegetable and juice consumption of 145,000 Australian adults and showed 4 out of 5 Australians are not eating enough.
Dairy free Easter treats DO exist and if you look hard enough you will find them just about everywhere. From the humble raw carrot to chocolate bunnies no vegan needs to be left out of the Easter hunt.
Meatless March; we anticipated there were going to be some challenging times but you have surprised yourself about how easy it was to go meat free haven’t you?
I achieved what I set out to do, to place but by no means was this race easy, actually it was one of the toughest races I have done but something was different this race.
What is the secret to better health and wellness? I have reaped the health benefits of eating in-season, eating local produce and eating foods with little to no processing. My plate is filled with the good stuff; life giving foods not life taking.
There is much misinformation, no information, conflicting information or Pete Evans and his talk of a paleo diet when it comes to talking about a vegan diet. Confused? You shouldn’t be.
It all started with Meat Free Mondays and now we have upsized and entered into Meatless March, its important to realise here that change eventually creates new and improved habits.
Australians are amongst the biggest meat eaters in the world per capita. This month is all about going meat free and when we say meat free we mean 100% plant-based!!! The challenge has been set to replace the pork on your fork.
Supplement or real food? When it comes to good bacteria there is a time and place for both but with our list of favourite fermented foods; the choice is easy – real foods.
The practice of yoga is defined as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines with intention – it is an art based on harmonising systems of development for the body, mind and spirit.
How are the New Year resolutions going? Are you following any foodie trends into the New Year: high protein, paleo, plant-based?
This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for all busy athletes on the go. You can make a big batch and refrigerate for up to a week, now this has to be the ideal time-friendly breakfast.
Ave you had an avo today? This fruit has a high nutrient value even though it is high in fat, its high in healthy fats and an essential Tarian Pantry food source.
An easy to make and sensational looking dish to serve on a platter to feed at your next party or family gathering. The sweetness of maple syrup compliments the earthy flavours of the turmeric spice blend and Dutch carrots.
Supermarkets can be confusing not to mention overwhelming when trying to change eating habits. We look to change our habits come the 1st January but why wait? Adopt new habits today kick starting sooner rather than later.
There are now only 16 days to go until we wake up knowing that an intruder named Santa snuck into our houses overnight and delivered an array of presents – well that’s what we will tell the kids, just maybe not using those exact words!
The definition is “consisting of or relating to a diet of organic wholefoods which is based on Buddhist principles of the balance of yin and yang.” When it comes to a macrobiotic meal, it’s about a natural balance, a simplified form of balanced eating comprised of all the macronutrients; carbohydrates, protein and fat.
“Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included”. – English Proverb
“I am training at such a high level that I actually could eat anything and get by. But as my coach always says, your body is like a car, and food is like your fuel. I am a race car, so you can’t just put unleaded fuel in my car. I need that good premium fuel.” Lolo Jones
“Reaching the finish line, never walking, and enjoying the race. These three, in this order, are my goals.” ‘What I talk about what I talk about running’, Haruki Murakami
He was a man nutritionally ahead of his time. He knew how to skull a can….a can of spinach and immediately felt the benefits of being fuelled and powered by green. Popeye was my childhood hero both in stature and diet. We are influenced by those we see on TV and for me, Popeye had more of an influence than I ever knew at the time.
At Tarian Pantry, we understand the cycle and power of food. There is a strong connection between what you eat and how you feel. We use our knowledge of plant energy to achieve all our personal and fitness goals.
“Our bodies want to be healthy, if we would just let them. That’s what these new research articles are showing: Even after years of beating yourself up with a horrible diet, your body can reverse the damage, open back up the arteries—even reverse the progression of some cancers. Amazing! So it’s never too late to start exercising, never too late to stop smoking and never too late to start eating healthier.” -Michael Greger
“Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirt, which fortunately functions in dependently of logic.” – Tim Noakes, Professor and runner
Making my way along the surf coast walk to the finish line was a feeling I wish I could bottle. I smiled, I congratulated myself and I told other runners to hang in there, we were doing this. I think my enthusiasm and pace at this stage of the race was of an annoyance to some runners but I didn’t want to slow down.
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
“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.
“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
“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.
“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
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.”
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.
Thanks for the quote Robert Downey, Jr. “If I could eat whatever I wanted everyday, I would have pizza with pasta carbonara inside every slice. And at night, I would have Neapolitan ice cream until I felt absolutely toxic. And then I would drift off telling myself, ‘Its going to be OK, you’re going to be OK, you’re going to train in the morning.’”
Here is our Tarian brown rice salad. An adaptation of a salad we loved when we were working at Wholefoods House in Sydney. The café would make up this salad weekly and I think I had to stop myself from eating it each and every day.
Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Why? Because this is the meal that breaks the fast and sets you up with the fuel for the day ahead. Choose your morning meal well.
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?
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
