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From By Jenny Hadfield
Health magazine
Health magazine
Attention, all runners: The right combo of foods will make you faster and stronger. The ideal fuel-up formula is lean protein + complex carbs + fiber + healthy fat.
Try one of these three tasty suggestions for each meal.
Breakfast:
- Top 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 1 poached egg and 1 ounce low-fat Swiss cheese.
- Sprinkle 1/2 ounce almonds, 1/4 cup raisins, and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries on 1 cup cooked oatmeal.
- Spread 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter on a whole-wheat tortilla; top with 1 sliced banana and 1 tablespoon honey.
Lunch:
- Top a bowl of fresh spinach with 4 ounces chunk light tuna in water, drained; 1 ounce feta cheese; and 1/2 ounce sliced almonds.
- Enjoy 1 cup minestrone soup with a slice of whole-grain bread and 2 tablespoons hummus.
- Make a sandwich with 3 ounces grilled chicken, 1/4 cup mashed avocado, and veggies on 2 slices whole-wheat bread; add a side of baby carrots.
Dinner:
- Top 2 ounces whole-wheat pasta with a splash of olive oil, 1 cup steamed broccoli, and 3 ounces grilled chicken.
- Have 1 serving thin-crust veggie pizza (we like Kashi Roasted Vegetable) with a spinach salad.
- Serve 3 ounces baked chicken and 1 cup steamed veggies (such as a mix of carrots, peppers, and cauliflower) over 1 cup brown rice.
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Comments (1)
This is a good place to start, but I think it should be stressed that everyone is different, and these may not work well for you. My best advice is to not eat differently before a run besides hydrating more and maybe adding some extra carbs.