Below is a list of some great nuts, seeds and healthy fats to include in your diet. To see why you should be including these in your diet check out this article on nutrition for runners. Cashews Walnuts Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Chia seeds Flax seeds Coconut Oil Flax Oil Ghee Grass Fed Butter
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Fermented Foods
Below is a list of some great fermented foods to include in your diet. To see why you should be including these in your diet check out this article on nutrition for runners. sauerkraut kim-chi kombucha plain yogurt amasi plain kefir (no other ingredient besides the cultured liquid) fermented bean paste
Red Foods for Runners
Below is a list of some great red foods to include in your diet. To see how these foods will help you with performance check out this article on nutrition for runners. Tomatoes and tomato products Watermelon pink grapefruit guava Orange/Yellow Carrots Mangos Cantaloupe winter squash sweet potatoes pumpkins apricots
Yellow/Green Foods for Runners
Below is a list of some great green/yellow foods to include in your diet. To see how these foods will help you with performance check out this article on nutrition for runners. Avocado Kiwi Bell Peppers Summer Squash
Blue Foods for Runners
Below is a list of some great blue foods to include in your diet. To see how these foods will help you with performance check out this article on nutrition for runners. Eggplant Blueberries Blackberries Prunes Plums
Green Foods for Runners
To see some great reasons why runners should include green foods in their diet check out this article Broccoli Cabbage Bok Choy Brussel Sprouts Chinese Cabbage Collard Greens
Should I Count Calories?
Should you count your calories? No. Should you run naked through the streets in the middle of a snow storm? Maybe? Should you wear grellow and take the Idiots Running Club oath? Yes. Alright, move along folks, that’s it. Simple answers to simple questions. Okay, okay, perhaps you are a person who needs more of […]
Nutrition for Runners
Nutrition for Runners
Cucumber Cilantro Gazpacho
This is a great soup when you need something light and refreshing on a hot summer day. You Will Need: 1 cucumber (peeled and de-seeded) 3 tbs. lemon juice 1 tbs. olive oil 2-3 tsp. salt ¼ c. cilantro 1 c. water ½ avocado How to Make It: Combine all ingredients in blender […]