I recently asked Chef Wendell Fowler (Agent 007) for an alternative pre or post workout meal suggestion. I asked for something with both protein and "good" carbs, as well as something that would be easy to prepare in advance and save time for those of us training in the wee hours of the morning. Although I have used and enjoyed the core ingredient here...I have never tried it this way...but am sure looking forward to it. Wendell is also going to prepare a recipe for this concoction, which I will post.

Thanks Wendell (007)

From the kitchen of Chef Wendell Fowler:

Sandi and I routinely eat QUINOA, an ancient grain. It's in nearly every store now. A complete protein with 9 amino acids. Ditch the steel cut oats and opt for a warm cereal made from quinoa, a seed. Use apple cider and cinnamon when you boil it for an outstanding flavor.

For even more protein, add plain organic soy milk. Instead of sugar, bleh, use stevia or maple syrup. Agave nectar is on the same level as High Fructose Corn Syrup. If you use honey, add it at the last minute. Cooked honey produces toxins (Ama in Ayurveda language).

Then put in some plain walnuts, blueberries and ground flax seed. You'll recover so fast your head will spin. Keep a plain batch around that was cooked in, for example, chicken or vegetable stock. Replace brown rice with 5000 year old quinoa. The soul grain of the Incans.

There are scads of Quinoa recipes on-line.
WRF

http://www.chefwendell.com/
http://chefwendellfowler.blogspot.com/ (Lot's of Wendell's recipe's can be found here)

Quinoa

Although not a common item in most kitchens today, quinoa is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. Quinoa is available in your local health food stores throughout the year.

Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is a recently rediscovered ancient "grain" once considered "the gold of the Incas."

Health Benefits

A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to South America, quinoa was once called "the gold of the Incas," who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Not only is quinoa's amino acid profile well balanced, making it a good choice for vegans concerned about adequate protein intake, but quinoa is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, this "grain" may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis.