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How I Got a Bunch of Triathletes to Go Dairy Free and Gluten Free Pre Race Week!

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by Lindsay Cotter Published: Oct 31, 2014

Dairy-Free

I did it. I successfully convinced the triathletes staying with us last week to go DAIRY FREE and Gluten free pre –race week. And you wanna know the best part? They didn’t even realize it until I told them. Silk Almond Milk to the Rescue!

silk almond milk

Why the dairy free part? Well, to be honest, the mold air allergy in Austin is very high at the moment. Foods like dairy and peanuts can aggregate it more and suppress the immune system. Also, dairy contains lactose — the sugar is hard for the stomach to digest, especially when your gastrointestinal tract is already under stress from the hard training or running. So it’s best to avoid close to a big workout or race.

That’s why most runners tend to avoid dairy at least 24 hours before a big race.

I didn’t want these boys (I mean triathletes) to have any chance of that, ya know? We had to keep them healthy, and absorbing LOTS of good nutrients to fuel the body! 

I fed them my gluten free and dairy free Thai Rice Salad

Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad is packed full of flavor, spice, and made easy! Thai spices mixed into a carrot cauliflower rice salad with avocado cream dressing! Paleo, Vegan, and made in under 30 minutes.

I MADE A TON!

I fed them smoothies with good carbs and protein and omegas!

Pumpkin puree, banana, silk almond Vanilla, protein powder, and a coconut omega swirl mixed in!

I fed them gluten free oatmeal cooked in Silk Vanilla Almond, and… nope; they didn’t even realize there wasn’t milk in there. In fact, they loved the “creaminess!” Their words! Haha, Sherpa Wife work at it’s finest!

Boston Cream Pie Banana Oatmeal {Dairy Free}

Come race morning, everyone was healthy and ready to GO FAST! That’s a good sign!

Post race, I let them in on my SILK TASTE TEST SECRET.

Verdict is in… SILK APPROVED. My job is done!

Have you tried SILK almond milk? Do you eat/drink dairy free before big races or events?

Share it via twitter! #TasteSilkAlmond and @LoveMySilk.

Want to give SILK ALMOND a taste test yourself? Sign up for the Silk eNewsletter and get a free coupon to try Silk at silk.com/signup.!

You can find out which of your local retailers carry Almondmilk here: http://silk.com/where-to-buy.

[Tweet “The Silk Taste Test, it’s Triathlete Approved!  @lovemysilk #tastesilkalmond #dairyfree”]

Cheers,

  • LC

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

p.s Don’t forget to enter my LARABAR giveaway! ending next week!

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  1. Jess

    11/03/2014 at 12:27 AM

    I love almond milk! What an awesome sherpa you are (and awesome lots of things).

    Reply
  2. Danica @ It's Progression

    11/02/2014 at 11:06 AM

    I love this! The push for eating so much dairy is starting to fade, and I’m honestly glad for that….I eat dairy occasionally (mostly in the form of full-fat(always!) organic cheese on pizza ; ) but most of the time I don’t have any – I feel so much better without it!

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    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 3:29 PM

      yes, real dairy is good! but i’m glad we have REAL FOOD options as well for Dairy free, ya know?

      Reply
  3. Annie Heiss

    11/02/2014 at 11:00 AM

    Love this! So amazing how dependent people, even athletes, can be on dairy, but it’s so easy to replace and tends to be much better for training! Props to you for feeding all those boys the best 🙂 And I love Silk!

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 3:41 PM

      Well i think SILK really helped, phew! hehe

      Reply
  4. jill conyers

    11/02/2014 at 4:57 AM

    Silk is the only milk we buy. The athletes are lucky to have you.

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  5. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution

    11/01/2014 at 5:59 PM

    Okay I have got to make the pad thai soon! I used to sneak almond milk into everything until Dan finally realized and also came to accept that we don’t have to have dairy in the house. He’s the almond milk drinker, I’m the almond milk… adios cow milk.

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    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 3:13 PM

      same! we make a good NUTTY pair. hehe

      Reply
  6. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    11/01/2014 at 5:06 PM

    I love almond milk- it was a game changer for me, who is allergic to soy, and lactose intolerant! I used rice milk, but only when I really REALLY wanted cereal, because I never liked it.

    I love Silk- but here I’m lucky if I can find Almond Breeze. Sometimes it’s just Pacific, and I am grateful I can find that! I have my brother and sister in law hooked on Silk now.

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  7. Joanie @ ZagLeft

    11/01/2014 at 2:30 PM

    I love Silk Almond Milk, we drink it all the time at our house.

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  8. [email protected]

    11/01/2014 at 7:39 AM

    You’re incredible. Taking care of all these athletes even though the kiwi wasn’t competing. They’re lucky to have you.

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    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 2:30 PM

      i definitely needed about 10 other hands, or you here. haha!

      Reply
  9. Jody - Fit at 56

    10/31/2014 at 7:33 PM

    You are the best Lindsay!

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  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    10/31/2014 at 4:49 PM

    I need it all. Especially that pad thai!

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    • LCCotter

      11/01/2014 at 7:53 AM

      bro, we just need to be neighbors

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      • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

        11/01/2014 at 8:26 AM

        Agreed!

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  11. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy

    10/31/2014 at 10:47 AM

    What a fantastic trick you played on them and gave their health a treat! 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      11/01/2014 at 7:50 AM

      could have used your banana ghosts too! haha

      Reply
  12. Kim K.

    10/31/2014 at 9:33 AM

    i love almond/coconut milk, but for some reason it causes me some GI distress!

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    • LCCotter

      10/31/2014 at 1:53 PM

      hmmm is it just coconut? wonder if you have FODMAP sensitivity?

      Reply
  13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    10/31/2014 at 8:32 AM

    Yea! Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Life!

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    • LCCotter

      11/01/2014 at 7:54 AM

      you know it sista!

      Reply
  14. Erin @ The Almond Eater

    10/31/2014 at 8:27 AM

    Haha! you’re hilarious and go you for tricking them 😉 YAY almond milk!

    Reply
  15. Heather (Where's the Beach)

    10/31/2014 at 7:50 AM

    Yep, we drink Silk in our household. And honestly, I love cooking with it b/c it’s thicker like a whole milk so it adds a nice richness to anything “creamy.”

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    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 2:24 PM

      i totally agree!

      Reply
  16. J.L.

    10/31/2014 at 7:48 AM

    Oooh…love this post. I’m so wanting to make a change with my diet although I was looking at gluten but not noticing the dairy. Lately I’m feeling sluggish and bloated and you know the rest. This whole week I’ve just been examining what I ate. So, after reading this post I’ve decided…I’m moving to Texas and hiring you as my personal chef. Seriously, impressive!

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    • LCCotter

      10/31/2014 at 1:51 PM

      do it!!! yeehaw!

      Reply
  17. Amy @ The Little Honey Bee

    10/31/2014 at 7:26 AM

    Love this! I have been dairy free for about a year and have noticed huge differences. So glad you did this experiment with the “boys” and hopefully they adopt some dairy/gluten free living in their day to day lives.

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    • LCCotter

      11/02/2014 at 2:22 PM

      i think they are convinced. Although sometimes you just need a good slab or cheese or ice cream.. not before a race though. haha

      Reply
  18. Maureen

    10/31/2014 at 7:19 AM

    You rock, my friend!! Way to go! 🙂

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  19. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    10/31/2014 at 7:07 AM

    Since paleo I haven’t had almond milk because I haven’t found a brand without additives and I haven’t made my own. I used to drink silk almond milk often though (had to avoid dairy for various reasons) and used to love it 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      10/31/2014 at 7:35 AM

      i’ve actually made pecan milk before. it was easy but it didn’t make a lot. haha

      Reply
  20. Carla

    10/31/2014 at 7:00 AM

    D*MN that’s pretty impressive!!:-)

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  21. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat

    10/31/2014 at 6:52 AM

    I love almond milk! I have to admit, I’ve tried other kinds like soy and hemp milk, but Almond Breeze is my favourite and I always have a carton in my fridge. Love it in my oats, smoothies and all sorts of kitchen creations!

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  22. Lisa @ RunWiki

    10/31/2014 at 6:40 AM

    I gave up both dairy and gluten for good about 45 days ago. I was so nervous about how it would effect my running, but I feel better than I have in many years. These athletes are so fortunate to have such a devoted, knowledgable and nurturing sherpa to care for them– but I’m sure they already know that! xo

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