I just started making a protein/energy drink that is fairly nutritious and tastes good at the same time. I ditched dairy about 4 months ago after some sources made me think it might not be the best for me.

I still enjoy  some pizza here and there (gotta live a little) but have dropped milk and regular protein powders.  Instead, I’ve been using brown rice protein, which tastes kind of “chalky.”

I also mix in chia seeds for the Omega-3’s, high fiber and antioxidant content.  Chia seeds also contain protein and were said to have been a big part of the Aztec diet, providing sustained energy for battles and hunting trips.

I recently read about this “lost” tribe in Mexico’s Copper Canyons that use them to fuel their long runs and hikes through these treacherous lands…..

but since the rice protein isn’t the tastiest, I used some almond milk and a touch of brown sugar for some added flavor.  This makes a big difference!  This doesn’t add that many carbs to the drink and is far fewer than what you get in the typical smoothie drink.

You also get some minerals with the almond milk and for good measure I pour a little bit of sea salt into my hand for all the trace minerals in it.

I made my drink today after my hike/jog through some local woods.  I’m not a runner by any stretch of the imagination but I love the outdoors and it hasn’t gotten too cold out, so I decided to change up my routine a little – a big tip there for all of you that do the same routine all the time.

I did a run/walk, trying to add in some diagonal and lateral movement as I went down the hills in the grass.  I was partly inspired by the book I started reading Born to Run, which is a fascinating tale of a little known tribe in Mexico, their unique lifestyle and their amazing feats of endurance.

Get moving!

Brian Morgan

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