The top five foods runners need are:
- Good carbs for energy
- Antioxidant-rich foods to protect against inflammation
- Lean proteins to help rebuild muscle
- Good fats for endurance
- Electrolytes for sweat and blood circulation
I’ve been challenging myself to make some veggie plates that would incorporate these requirements and that would be fun too. So I added a rainbow and color-blocking challenge to keep it interesting, with these results.
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I am a pretty serious runner and my favorite foods are oatmeal, sweet potatoes, ANY vegetables, and chickpeas. They keep me fueled and will eat them pretty much any way haha
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Those are some of my favorites too. I love love love sweet potatoes.
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I love the idea of a color blocking challenge! Seems like it would help to make sure you ate a bunch of colorful fruits and veggies!
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It really helped me get some variety in my meals.
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Love this! I’m a recreational runner gearing up for my first 1/2 marathon! In my 40’s finally connecting the dots between nutrition and fueling the body! This is a feature at Tickle My Tastebuds over at http://imnotatrophywife.com laura
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All the best with your first half!
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