What?! A Movie about Sports Nutrition: The Game Changers

Save the date! SEPT 16, 2019

Click on the word "The Game Changers on the upper left of the linked page for a TRAILER

A fabulous, new healthy food documentary/movie is coming out in over 1000 theaters on September 16th! I simply can't wait! It is sure to be the new Forks Over Knives, with a sporty twist! I just love sports nutrition, one of my dearest passions!

The Game Changers (justwatch.com is a website to find out where to watch anything)

In April 2026, you can watch for 99 cents on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

"The Game Changers is a new film executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan that documents the explosive rise of plant-based eating in professional sports, mixing real-time, groundbreaking science with cinematic stories of struggle and triumph. The film features some of the strongest, fastest and toughest athletes on the planet -- and it's backed by them too -- with additional EPs including Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic, and nine-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul. ...[The movie also focuses on] the health of the entire global population."--from www.gamechangersmovie.com

In 600+ theaters! Order tickets now! 
Chance to WIN: If you go to the Game Changers website and sign up to be on mailing list you'll be in a drawing for tickets to the red carpet viewing of the movie on September 16th!

I should really mention that ever since I saw the original trailer for this movie, one of maybe two years ago, I have been stalking everywhere to find any word of when the full movie would come out. So yes, I am totally stoked to see the final version on September 16th! Join me!



Vegan 2018
For something more than a trailer to watch, see what was all the news of veganism in the world for 2018. At some point in Vegan 2018, see if you can spot my tiny, little face shouting "Go vegan!"

There are movies each of the last few years:
VEGAN 2017
VEGAN 2016 
VEGAN 2015

Comments: what health movies do you enjoy most?

Super Juice for Athletic and Health Superstars!

Today's post/drink will be helpful to:

a) ATHLETES: beets, for one thing, are amazing for athletic performance!
b) ANYONE who wants an antioxidant/anti-inflammatory punch, and this too is important for athletes!
c) ANYONE who loves BEETS or wants to try BEETS!

This drink is gorgeous! Recipe makes a lot (two 26-ounce servings). I drink one before my run, and another after!

This drink has loads of Dr Greger Daily Dozen check marks too! 1) greens - kale, 2) berries - lots, 3) other veggies - beets, 4) other fruit - orange 5) flax, 6) spices - lots, 7) nuts - chia, 8) water, 9) oats ...and go for the run for #10!

Here is the Daily Dozen that Dr Greger recommends in How Not to Die.

TRY THE AWESOME FREE APP!

From www.nutritionfacts.org

Magenta Magic Potion

2 beets, raw, quartered, stems removed
1 blood orange, quartered
1 c kale, packes (2 big handfuls)
1 c strawberries
1/2 c blueberries
1/4 c cranberries
1 Tbsp goji berries
1 Tbsp ground flax
1 Tbsp chia
1/4" fresh turmeric
1/2" fresh ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 c oats
pinch of pepper
contents of a high quality green tea bag (I almost forgot!)
3 c water

TIME SAVER: I do NOT PEEL the beets, orange, turmeric, or ginger! Wash all produce well! You get a dash more fiber, and the big benefit, besides time, is that there is a lot of awesome stuff in that ORANGE PEEL, including cancer prevention, and flavor! Check out this nutritionfacts.org video CITRUS PEEL and CANCER: ZEST FOR LIFE?! And there are also a lot of great COMMENTS after the video with extra benefits of citrus peel!

I use the "whole juice" button on my Blendtec blender to blend everything together, and enjoy!



This is a lot of nutritious food, so you could have some for breakfast and then then the rest for a mid-morning snack (or share with a loved one!)!

Here are a few links:
BEETS reduce the oxygen cost during exercise!
For more on GINGER: Ginger for Osteoarthritis!, Pumpkin Pie Lovers Post, and Get Your Gs
Turmeric rocks! (bountiful benefits)

Plus, cranberries, blueberries, cloves, oats, goji berries, flaxseed...you could probably make a full blog based entirely off of these ingredients! Hmmm, thank goodness for NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG!

If you enjoy LIKE on FB, and share with your family and friends :) Thanks! PS - I love sports nutrition!

Chia-Chia! Hot or Cold!

Amazing Chia-Chai Sports Recovery Drink

(Have it HOT in the cold, and COLD in the heat!)

• Ideal for drinking IMMEDIATELY after exercise lasting more than 60 minutes.  
• Like when training for a MARATHON!
• This is ESPECIALLY important when one is going to exercise AGAIN within 24 hours:
• DOUBLE sessions (practices) or double headers (competition)
• Hard training, for CONSECUTIVE days
• Weekend tournaments/meets with MULTIPLE games / matches / events

Replenishing GLYCOGEN stores in the muscles works much better in the FIRST 2 hours after exercise, and ESPECIALLY within the first 30 minutes!

There is sugar in the Tazo Chai.

Sugar is actually HELPFUL for ENDURANCE exercise!

Post-exercise, it is ideal to consume protein with the carbohydrate, so tofu or soy milk (do not use dairy milk!) is a super addition to the tea.

Last, but not least: CHIA! There is very little research evidence to support chia for sports nutrition. On the other hand, there are hundreds of years of real life application of chia among the Mayans and Incans, so am I trusting in that before the sports nutrition research catches up!

There sheer NUTRITIONAL content of the seeds, 

as well as their ability to ABSORB water so visibly outside the body, convince me, along with my own EXPERIMENTATION, of the AWESOMENESS of chia for exercise!

EXPERIMENTATION with the things you consume DURING and AFTER exercise is key! BUT A BIG RACE is NOT the time to try something new!

Here are some other things you can try post-exercise!

Check out this study:

From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in 2011, basically saying that you could substitute half the calories from Gatorade with calories from chia seeds, and get the same performance results.  More nutrients, less sugar, same performance!

Wonder what to do before exercise?  Check this out!

COMMENTS:  Anyone else getting ready for the Boston Marathon next month?!

3 Great After Workout Protein and Carb Drinks for Runners!

LONG RUNS require quick replenishment of CARBS and PROTEIN!

A ratio of 4:1, carbs to protein is perfect!

1. CHOCOLATE ALMOND MILK is an excellent and delicious option!

If you're looking for something new, try this REFRESHING, NUTRITIOUS, and SIMPLE alternative!

2. Plain non-dairy KEFIR and 100% JUICE! Use equal parts juice and non-dairy kefir.  More about Probiotic Power!

I just love Mango juice blend from Costco! Any juice will work!


3. COMBINE SOY MILK AND JUICE -- orange juice and milk may sound strange, but think CREAMSICLE, or just a good old SMOOTHIE you make at home, or buy at the mall!

For this the ratio is closer to 2/3 c juice per cup milk.

By the way, SMOOTHIES are great options, but you want to get something in your muscles FAST! The sooner you take it, the more your muscles can use it to replenish glycogen (the first 30-min post-exercise are key!). Smoothies just take a little time, so hurry!

If you're quick about it, there is always the 3-ingredient Super Shake!


The carbs will replace glycogen stores that you used while exercising.
The protein will help repair any muscle damage that occurred, as well as boost immunity, and rehydration.

REHYDRATION is also important after endurance exercise such as running, as well as ANY exercise you do that is high intensity and gets you really sweaty!  So the above drinks replenish carbs, protein, and fluids all at once!


In general, you want to aim for half of your weight in carbohydrate grams.

For example, if you weigh 120 lb, you should consume 60 g carbs and 15 g protein within 30 minutes after you finish your long run or other endurance activity. For up to 2 hours, your muscles are more accepting of the carbs you consume. After that, a much lower fraction of the carbs you eat will go to your muscle glycogen supply.

For some quick tips for carbs and fluids DURING a long run, or race, click HERE!


WHAT DO YOU THINK? Can you eat right after you run or exercise? What is your favorite post-workout meal?