Satisfying and super nutritious, this salad is packed with slow-releasing carbs, a hefty dose of protein and plenty of unsaturated, healthy fats. Simply, this is just what you need to help sustain energy, keep muscles healthy, reduce inflammation and support the immune system during training.
By all means cook your own quinoa, but my guilty little secret is a stash of the pre-cooked variety; perfect to crack open for a hassle-free lunchtime salad. Quinoa contains all eight of the essential amino acids (protein), plus fibre, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and iron. While squash is an excellent source of carbohydrate to include in your training diet: rich in the powerful anti-oxidant beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C and vitamin B6, fibre, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
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