Comments on: Guest post: Raw Fitness Fueling

By: I’ve Found a New Whey! « Stella Does Healthy Eating

I’ve Found a New Whey! « Stella Does Healthy Eating — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:06:36 +0000

[...] For more on types of protein have a read of this (note the site is selling rice and pea protein but the information seems consistent with what I have read elsewhere – some more on proteins here too), and for Gena’s post on Raw Fitness Fueling go here [...]

By: The relationship of stress and exercise – pure2raw

The relationship of stress and exercise – pure2raw — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:53:59 +0000

[...] Gena on Gina’s blog – Raw Fitness Fueling [...]

By: Tracey R.

Tracey R. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:38:39 +0000

Gena,
Do you sprout your own sprouts (the harder ones to find) or are they available at the most stores? I can usually find mixed brocoli sprouts and mustard sprouts…
thanks,
tracey

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:36:40 +0000

Gena, thank you so much! I have to say, though, the biggest epiphany for me is that your name is pronounced like, “Jenna”. Seriously? I’ve been saying it wrong in my head for a long time! (sorry about that)

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:47 +0000

Great post! I will have to try some of these recipes. It’s probably no coincidence that I crave fruits and veggies on Saturdays, the day I do my long run in 1/2 marathon training.

By: Gena

Gena — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:51:53 +0000

Melissa —

The notion of complimentary proteins is not a myth, no, but I sussing out the reader’s real question, which (I believe) was whether or not we had to pair certain foods together within meals. Forgive me if the language was unclear.

Amalia —

Yes, you can freeze juice in plastic containers or mason jars!

Gena

By: Fitnessista

Fitnessista — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:33:03 +0000

hey amalia-
maybe make it the night before, freeze it, and then take it in frozen? that will help to preserve the nutrients

By: Amalia

Amalia — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:41 +0000

Thanks for this great post Gena & Gina! As a marathoner, I really appreciate information like this.
I have a question: I’ve often read that freshly juiced veggie juice should be consumed within an hour. I’d love to bring some green juice to work for a morning or afternoon snack. Is there any way to make juice “keep” for longer than an hour?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:40:35 +0000

Complimentary proteins are NOT a myth. You just don’t need to eat them at the same time. There are definitely some proteins your body can assemble based off of other food you take in, but there are some that are essential, called that because you cannot make them on your own. That being said, it’s totally possible to get all the proteins from a raw/vegetarian/vegan diet but you just have to make sure to eat a variety of foods to cover all bases.

By: Earth Mother – In The Raw

Earth Mother – In The Raw — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:59:43 +0000

Fabulous info, Gena! You have no idea how timely this is for me either…

I’ve recently begun running (She’s Off And Running) and everyone and their brother is asking me if I’m changing my diet now. Well, this has gotten me all paranoid and thinking that I have to dramatically change my raw foods lifestyle and I have no clue what I’m “supposed to” add and/or eliminate.

And you know what? After reading through your 5 principles of raw nutrition for athletic performance, I discovered that I’m already eating that way! The only thing you mentioned that I do not use is Hemp Protein. But, I’m certainly willing to give it a go.

Thanks, Gena! And thank you for introducing me to Gina. How exciting that she attended the Culinary Academy at 105degrees! I look forward to exploring the site and becoming a regular reader of Fitnessista.