"Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence." Click here.
|
"After reading Born to Run and getting a glimpse of what the human body is capable of, you’re not satisfied going back to your old ways. You don’t want to keep sucking down sugary, processed gels, and making the same slow, gradual progress you’ve been making. You want to figure out how to harness the energy in pinole and chia, foods that the Tarahumara trust and that so few other runners have ever had the chance to try. You want to supercharge your own running and take your endurance to new, unthinkable heights." Click here.
|
"Corn flours such as pinole contain up to 22 percent of your daily recommended values of magnesium, manganese, selenium and phosphorus per serving. Potassium and iron, two essential minerals, are also contained in quantities of 315 milligrams and 2.38 milligrams respectively, or 13 percent of your recommended daily value. Although pinole is relatively high in calories, with 361 per 3.5-ounce serving, it contains only 4 grams of fat and can be an ideal foodstuff for meeting your weight loss goals. A study published in 1983 issue found that corn flour contains nine out of 10 essential amino acids required for human growth and protein creation. The study, which compared the growth responses of different rats, found that the amino acids remained in the corn after baking, making pinole an optimal source for receiving the amino acids lysine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, valine, histidine and leucine. Most grains and vegetables tend to contain only a few essential amino acids." Click here. |
"I spent months qualifying for the New York City Marathon, signing up for any race that would have me. I bought high-tech t-shirts and watches that could track me from space. Water became hydration and food became nutrition. After crossing the finish line in November, I found myself once again at the start, racking up races to qualify for 2012, looking for ways to run faster, better, and harder. Unable to face another bowl of brown rice or plain pasta, I decided to take a closer look at the Latin American seeds and grains trending in certain circles as 'super foods,' such as pinole." Click here.
|
"In case you’re one of the six remaining runners on the planet who have yet to read Born to Run, allow me to explain. The Tarahumara are “the running people” on which most of the book is based, a Mexican tribe of superathletes who run 50 or 100 miles at a time for pure enjoyment, seemingly without effort. The Tarahumara diet is described in some small detail in the book, with repeated mention of two staples — pinole and chia seeds. The author relates a few stories that ascribe almost magical, endurance-enhancing qualities to these simple foods." Click here.
|
"This “trail food” has been the staple for indigenous cultures world-wide and as it turns out, it’s the perfect bugout/travel food. One popular method of consuming Pinole is to mix it with water to make an energy drink. I preferred to take the tablespoon into my mouth and chug it down with water. As a side note, I was quite surprised at how much it made me feel full. The Pinole must of swelled inside my stomach after a bit giving me that “full” feeling — and that was only two tablespoons of it. I can see how this would sustain you on long trips." Click here.
|