Chia Iskate

If u have already read the book “Born to Run”, you know what I am talking about … If not, I Highly recommend to read it .. It’s not about running but about “The Tarahumara Indians of Mexico” who are also called as Raramuri which translates to “Running People”.  Tarahumara Runners are some of the best long-distance runners, Super Athletes who run 50 -100 miles in a stretch.

Now lets talk about the Recipe. This is not just a post run drink, any one can enjoy it anytime as a refresher, as The Iskate drink is claimed to give Intermediate Boost of Energy .. with loaded omega-3S, omega-6S, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber, Vitamin C and antioxidants.

• 1 liter – water
• 2 lemon
• 2 TBSP chia seeds
• Monk fruit sugar/ 1 tbsp honey/ agave/ maple syrup (sugar of your choice)
  Modification
• you can just add chia, water and xs twist tube (for loaded electrolytes after long run to stay hydrated and refuel your salts)

Add all the ingredients to water and let it sit for 30 mins stir it well and you are all set…

Enjoy a cup of this 20 mins before or after your jog and you are all set for it…you can also add a pinch of salt if you are going for longer runs, We can also store it in the fridge to have whenever needed as a quick refresher.

Moringa Lassi

Let me go back to my Indian  roots this  Nutritional dense Lassi is just a go to classic drink ,  Moringa leaf powder is packed with protein, vitamins A, B6, C, iron, magnesium, and riboflavin, Also loaded with antioxidants, It helps with blood sugar levels and acts as a great supplement for diabetic , PCOS, Thyroid etc .. It also shows great results for people with auto- immune diseases as it acts as a great anti-inflammatory agent…

• 1 cup Butter milk / Diluted yogurt of your choice
• 1 Tbsp Moringa powder
• ½ Lemon
• Pinch of salt to taste

Just mix all the ingredients well and you are good to go with a nutrient packed refresher …
A great post workout drink for endurance folks

 For more amazing moringa recipes go through the Blog


Beet juice

As I mentioned Beet is my fav veggie and this simple beet drink not only taste good but adds lot of value.

I have learned from a book call “How not to Die” where a study proves that having Beet juice improves your over all 1-2% of performance time and pushes the exhaustion time upto 15 -20 % more while high intensity workouts and improves your oxygen intake vo2 levels….I would call it as an amazing wholesome natural pre workout drink….

• ½ beet
•  water
• Add some twist with (Lemon,mint,basil,honey,ginger,dates)

Mix them well in a blender until smooth consistency, filter pulp if needed And enjoy the Drink, You can totally play with the flavors.