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 […]
Tastiest Summer Tomato Sandwich Ever
You Will Need: 2 slices sprouted grain bread or several large lettuce leaves 2-3 good summer tomatoes 1 thinly sliced red onion 1 package cream cheese Oregano Black Pepper Garlic Powder (or garlic and herb blend) Sprinkle of chives Grass fed butter or Ghee 2 cups cooked black beans (if doing lettuce wraps) How […]
Sandia “Steak” Ensalada (Watermelon Steak Salad)
You Will Need: 1 or 2 5-ounce packages baby arugula or 1-2 packages Spring Salad Mix 8-12 cups 3/4-inch cubes watermelon 1 7-ounce package feta cheese, crumbled 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze How to Make It: Arrange arugula or spring mix over large platter. Scatter watermelon and feta over lettuce. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and […]
Hot Spinach and Turkey Bacon Salad
Ingredients: 1 package baby spinach (about 9-10 oz) or that much washed spinach leaves 6 pieces of Applegate farms turkey bacon chopped 2/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup minced onion 1 clove garlic 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar (or the same amount as the bacon fat) A pinch of salt Two pinches of pepper 1 teaspoon […]