Kamut International – producer of KAMUT brand khorasan wheat, an organic, ancient grain – is partnering with three time Ironman Champion, Linsey Corbin. As noted by the nutrition company, a healthy diet sustains Linsey’s performances, which frequently exceed 10,000 calories per event, and ‘KAMUT brand khorasan wheat products provide a perfect fit for her endurance athlete fuelling.’
“I’m excited to partner with Kamut International,” said Corbin. “The more I’ve learned about the products and incorporated them into my training and racing lifestyle, the more I like it. KAMUT wheat products are quick and easy to prepare and provide the ideal nutritional profile for endurance athletes, like myself.”
According to Kamut, the micronutrients found in its branded wheat products, such as selenium and zinc, ‘are especially beneficial to endurance athletes, who are often under oxidative stress throughout training. Selenium and zinc are both powerful antioxidants, which counteract oxidative stress that causes harm to the body and impair recovery.’
Additionally, while many athletes rely on carbohydrates for immediate energy, eating foods high in healthy fats is also important for building up a reserve source for fuel. Highly trained athletes are unique in that they tend to rely on fat as a fuel source. The fact that KAMUT wheat is high in both antioxidants and healthy fats makes it ‘an ideal ingredient for athletes, allowing them to get these nutrients through food verses supplementation.’
“We believe Linsey has a great perspective on nutritional needs, appreciates the mission of Kamut International and can really showcase the benefits of KAMUT Brand wheat,” commented Trevor Blyth, Kamut International CEO, “Additionally, we’re thrilled to partner with a Montana-made professional athlete.”
KAMUT is the brand name of the ancient grain, khorasan. Regulated by Kamut International, all KAMUT brand wheat is guaranteed to be grown certified organic and to be of the highest quality. Athletes can incorporate KAMUT wheat several ways into their diets including: grinding the wheat berries into a hot cereal, eating flatbreads and other snacks, baking with the flour or simply cooking the KAMUT berries to eat in place of rice in salads or main dishes.
KAMUT wheat pasta is ideal for a pre-race carb load, as it serves multiple purposes by offering the carbohydrates for immediate energy, while also providing lipids to store additional fuel.
In addition to Kamut International, Linsey Corbin’s sponsors also include: Saucony, Trek, Big Sky Brewing Co, Bontrager, Clif Bar, Giro, Oakley, Purplepatch, Sram, Quarq, and TYR.
