This recipe is:

Dairyfree
Eggfree
Elimination Diet-friendly
Gluten-free
Nightshade free
Low glycemic
Nutfree
Pescatarian
Soyfree
Vegan
Vegetarian

 

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Here’s why this is one of our favorite recipes for the athlete:

1 cup of sweet potato has 214% of your daily needs for vitamin A!  Why does that matter, Yvette?  I thought you’d never ask!
Vitamin A is a great antioxidant that also contributes to collagen production for joint and soft tissue health. It has no direct effects on sports performance, but here’s the thing – intense exercise reduces absorption of vitamin A – which means you’ll want to include lots of food sources of it in your diet.  Extra pro tip: absorption is enhanced by eating some fats with it!  Have you tried a roasted sweet potato drizzled with almond butter for breakfast?

And the buckwheat… a whole grain that offers high fibre carbohydrates and protein, complete protein no less! It’s one of the few plant-based sources of high quality protein that contains all eight essential amino acids.

If you’re looking for a blood sugar balancing, high carbohydrate and moderate protein dish for a break from boring chicken breasts and rice, give this gem a try!