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Brussel Sprouts in a Coleslaw? Oh, hell yeah! Who knew the infamous brussels sprout could be so delicious as a coleslaw! I was never a huge fan while growing up, so, for years, I had little interest in them. I tried them again a few years ago and realized how delicious they could be when well prepared. This is the first time I had them in a coleslaw. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even realize we could have these raw, but they are even sweeter than when roasted. It is a great way to change up the traditional coleslaw recipe and add in a little more flavor. Another little fun ingredient I added was walnuts. I had never tried walnuts in a coleslaw before, and now that I have tried it, I don’t think I’ll ever make another coleslaw without it. Boy, was I surprised! They really make the transition from a little side dish to a meal. It is a hearty meal that has lots of good fats and proteins to keep you focused and full for longer. However, I would recommend using a vegan mayo that is low in saturated fats that uses a base of olive oil or some other oil that has lots of omega threes and unsaturated fats.

I have recently started working out every other day and have been a little obsessive about the nutrition necessary to sustain. What I read is that you need a good balance of protein, fats, and carbs. Also, a good dose of Branched-Chain Amino Acids will help with building muscles and enhance performance. Nuts are an excellent source for this, so you won’t run out of fuel halfway through your workout.(1) I just tried it out today as my pre-workout meal, and I have to say after a pretty intense workout, I can attest that it works great.

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