{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"HappyCow","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog","author_name":"PureVegan","author_url":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/PureVegan\/","title":"Vegans and Hot Weather Activity: A Nutrition Guide - HappyCow","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bgbtyzzWIY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/vegans-and-hot-weather-activity-a-nutrition-guide\/\">Vegans and Hot Weather Activity: A Nutrition Guide<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/vegans-and-hot-weather-activity-a-nutrition-guide\/embed\/#?secret=bgbtyzzWIY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Vegans and Hot Weather Activity: A Nutrition Guide&#8221; &#8212; HappyCow\" data-secret=\"bgbtyzzWIY\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/HCsweat.jpg","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":185,"description":"&nbsp; &nbsp; I live in the desert where the average temperature throughout the summer months is 105F.\u00a0 I also train for sprint triathlons and running races but can\u2019t stand gyms.\u00a0 This leaves one option: figure out how to do it all outdoors without feeling terrible! There are three elements to successful warm weather activity that apply to all people: heat acclimation, proper hydration and wise fuel choices.\u00a0 In addition to this, Vegans need to know what foods will help them achieve their fitness goals while not compromising their lifestyle choices. Heat Acclimation:\u00a0 Be Wise, Choose Cooling Foods From a physiological standpoint, you encounter the most severe stress when you exercise in the heat.\u00a0 This is because you must deal not only with the heat from the environment but you\u2019re also generating your own heat.\u00a0 It takes anywhere from 7-14 days for your body to adjust and in the meantime, it\u2019s not going to be all that enjoyable. Get up and out the door as early as possible, especially before the sun is overhead. Expect to go shorter distances at a slower pace and afterwards you may feel more tired than usual (but this improves once you\u2019ve acclimated so don\u2019t give [&hellip;]"}