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20-min AMRAP
Ground Beef Kebabs with Cauliflower Tabbouleh
The role of collagen crosslinks in ageing and diabetes
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes of:
1-mile bike
10 double-bodyweight deadlifts
Spiced beef kebabs paired with a refreshing cauliflower-based tabbouleh for a Mediterranean favorite.
The good, the bad, and the ugly
If needed, reduce the load but keep it heavy. The weight should be heavier than your 10-rep max.
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Ingredients
For the Kebabs:
1 lb ground beef (80–85% lean)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely grated
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
For the Cauliflower Tabbouleh:
3 cups cauliflower florets (about ½ head), riced in a food processor
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 small tomato, diced (optional)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for finishing only)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Lemon wedges
Extra chopped herbs
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)
Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 6g
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until evenly combined without overworking the meat.
Divide into 8 equal portions and shape each around a skewer into a long, oval kebab.
Heat butter or tallow in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook kebabs 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
For the tabbouleh, lightly steam or sauté the riced cauliflower for 2–3 minutes until just tender, then let cool.
In a bowl, combine cauliflower, parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomato (if using). Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss well.
Serve kebabs over a bed of cauliflower tabbouleh with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.
In this review, Jess G. Snedeker and Alfonso Gautieri examine how different types of collagen crosslinks influence the structure and function of connective tissues. Enzymatic crosslinks formed during normal tissue development strengthen collagen fibers and are essential for maintaining tendon strength and mechanical integrity. However, non-enzymatic reactions between glucose and collagen—known as glycation—produce advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that accumulate with aging and particularly in diabetes. These AGE crosslinks can stiffen connective tissues, disrupt normal cell-matrix interactions, promote inflammation, and impair tissue repair by reducing collagen turnover and flexibility. The authors also discuss potential strategies to prevent or reverse AGE formation, including reducing glucose exposure, pharmacologic crosslink breakers, and experimental enzymes that may remove glycated proteins. Together, the research highlights how chronic metabolic factors such as elevated glucose can progressively alter connective tissue structure and function throughout the body.
1mile Echo Bike
10 DL(255lbs)