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The Glycogen Primer
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The Glycogen Primer
Recipe by Dr. Kristi Funk
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingPrep time
2
minutesCooking time
5
minutesCalories
576
kcalProtein
23
gFiber
19
gCarbohyradtes
89
gTotal time
7
minutesScientific Insight: In a study published by the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found that consuming low-glycemic carbohydrates (like whole oats) 45–60 minutes before exercise resulted in a higher rate of fat oxidation and more sustained energy levels compared to high-glycemic alternatives.
The Ho’Omau Strategy: This is your primary “Fueling Floor” meal. Designed for the morning of a long-duration effort, these oats provide a high-volume, slow-release carbohydrate base that keeps blood sugar stable while restocking muscle glycogen. By utilizing whole oats and berries, we maximize fiber-bound energy without the insulin crash associated with processed cereals.
See Pure Food Talk | Briefing 001 for more on scaling your fuel during volume ramps
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
- The Basics
1 cup old-fashioned oats or ½ cup steel cut
1-2 cups plant-based milk (the less milk, the thicker your oats)
1-2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup frozen berries (e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- Optional Additions
1/4 tsp amla powder sprinkled on top of your oats to add the antioxidant power of the #1 superfruit in the world to your breakfast
1 tbsp nuts or seeds to substitute ground flaxseeds (e.g., sliced almond, crushed pecans or walnuts; sunflower, chia, or hemp seeds)
3 tsp chopped dried fruit (e.g., apricots, cherries, cranberries, raisins
1 sliced banana
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 drizzle maple or agave syrup
1/2 scoop vegan protein powder (any flavor)
1 pinch orange or other citrus zest
Directions
- Mix all ingredients into a serving bowl
- Wait 2-5 minutes (10 hours for steel cut oats), or longer until your desired texture is achieved
- Enjoy it cold
Notes
- Science Reference: For a deep dive into how intact grains fuel endurance at a cellular level and the data behind the “Carbohydrate Floor,” visit our Science Log: Macronutrient Scaling.
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