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I jumped on some ridiculously cheap non-stop flights to Beijing last week to try couriering with @airmule_official and it covered most of my trip! . - Chinese Buddhist cuisine was a huge part of my early #veganism and I got to eat a bunch of places that did not disappoint. Scroll through for food photos! . - Spent the days walking around and checked out the #forbiddencity which was 99% delighted domestic tourists. Also snuck in a #Taoisttemple (photo 7) cause I love the Tao Te Ching. . - @punkrocknoodle_prc was another highlight with their delicious hand-pulled noodles. Those dumplings from #FuhuiCiyuan are so good I got them twice! . - Photo 5 is from the ginormous buffet at #VegeTiger aka SUHU near Tiananmen Square. Speaking of I tried to see Mao’s body but I guess the memorial was closed- which is as much as I gathered as I was escorted off the Square by soldiers. 🤣 Fun city! If you want to do an #Airmule run hmu! Next time Shanghai? #veganbeijingBack in March I had the incredible experience of standing atop Uhuru Peak in Mt Kilimanjaro national park! I do nutrition consulting with a small org and my joke about cheap flights somehow turned into traveling to Tanzania and joining them! - . Guides are required and they chose the wonderful @afrikabisatours to lead us up safely over 7 days along the #Machame route. - . This also requires porters- the locals who literally carry the entire camp, set up, cook the food, break down, repeat. If you know me that’s probably the opposite of my style and I was nervous/awkward about it to start. But their energy made it into a completely new experience! So thankful to work with a reputable guide like @afrikabisatours that pays and treats them well. The food their chef made deserves its own post (coming soon). - . The hike transverses a number of climates and each day looked different. I was in awe as we worked our way up, chatting with everyone, and learning about the region. It went so fast and honestly I think about my time out there every day. Especially since it was my first big athletic-ish thing since my injuries in 2018. Thank you @afrikabisatours!! #diamoxI’ve been terrible about using Instagram (I hit my 40th country and didn’t even post about it!) but I want to tell you that the Plant-based Sports Nutrition book I worked on is now available! We jammed so much info in here: it seriously has everything you need to know to fuel on plants. Over 600 citations! It’s an update to the 2006 Vegetarian Sports Nutrition book also by Enette Larson Meyer, PhD, RD, and it was an honor to work with her and @humankinetics. Available where books are sold! Thank you everyone who has been supportive of my work. Really means a lot to me. Thank you.Happy new year from our fuchsia couch! Also if you sent anything while I was injured please hmu with your mailing address. 💖 #patagucci. lighting and design by @lgraves.New favorite neighborhood spot is an #oldHollywood favorite called @atch_kotch, now with a #veganmenu! Lots of options over here with Doomies and @cocobellacreamery, but this is worth your time. Udon curry, dumplings, ramen, pickled veggies; it is a complete menu and as good as anything we ate in Japan. Do you have a favorite #veganinhollywood spot? Please lmk!DIM SUM IN HONG KONG!! Been a dream to eat here since teenage me was introduced to the #Chinesevegan delights of Cherry St and Harmony restaurants in Philly. Jumped on a $385 RT non-stop flight (for real! TY @hkairlines), cashed in a bunch of hotel/travel credit (❤️ @lgraves) and here we are. Please swipe to see deliciousness like truffle dumplings and #veganshrimp! We’ve eaten so many types of mushrooms- it’s unbelievable. @lockchatea is the best we’ve had though and should be on the top of everyone’s #veganhongkong list.#latergram to an absolutely incredible meal we had at @superiorityburger! It’s all about the vegetables. It’s a burger spot, but what shines are the vegetable side dishes. They blow away some of the fanciest restaurants I’ve ever been to! But what else would you expect from a dude who won a #jamesbearsaward?! Thx Brooks Headley for making great food and to my old friend (both meanings) Bryan for bringing us so many mind-blowing dishes! Wish I could remember the marinades and methods you explained. Such uniques flavors and textures. Please swipe to see more. I’m sorry my photos aren’t better. Just go there. #tofuskinIt’s the #hollywoodfarmersmarket! I’ve been reading the new @beastieboysbook so wanted to write ‘listen all of y’all’ to start that sentence. 🤣 - . Loving fall produce like this giant sweet potato from our friends @td.farms. Swipe for #redwalnuts, which I didn’t know are a thing. Nor did I ever think a walnut could taste more walnut-y but these somehow do and are exquisite. Also #purplecauliflower in there cause 💜 #purplefoods and this delicious #veganpupusa with plaintains on top. And #uncuredolives!? Maybe curing olives could be a winter food project? Anyone have experience? . - . If you are in Los Angeles you have to check out @thehfm. So much #veganfood! And they participate in #marketmatch where those on #calfresh aka EBT can get an extra $10 toward fresh produce! Pass it on, y’all.Next bday trip photos: Kotor, Montenegro, aka Cat Town! Basically I sold @lgraves on driving a rental car through Albania (photos coming!) by promising we’d also go here to hang with kitties. It did not disappoint. This cutie escorted us up the hike to the old castle (can you spot her in photo #3?). They are well taken care of and friendly- swipe to see a pile of em chillin on a bench. 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱 Photo #4 is the tiny coffee spot near where we stayed. It’s cliche but as someone who loves coffee there’s nothing like popping in, dropping a euro, and getting a good espresso. We also found #veganpizza (photo #5). The local grocery store had a bunch of options as well; handy when cooking most of your own meals to save money. #vegantravelLook at this vegan cheese and meat plate at @rifugioromano in Rome! Swipe for pizza. We only had one night there and made the most of it. Idk what that triangle #vegancheese is but it’s one of the best I’ve ever had! When in Rome....eat here. #veganinitalyTwitter
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Matt Ruscigno, Registered Dietitian · Food, fun, and adventure!
awesome job matt, from team godwit (the 2x mixed vegan team). those headwinds were brutal.
Congratulations! Much of the solo field was decimated by the headwinds, and a good number of the DNF's were 508 vets. So, my helmet is off to you!Are you going to write up your 508 meal plan? My wife is a raw vegan and she keeps telling me that an ultra event can be completely fueled by whole plant foods. I believe her, BUT… Anyway, it'd be great to read your perspective.
congratulations!