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Monday, August 09, 2004

38 best foods for runners

According to runner's world, here are 38 foods that should be added to any runner's grocery list:
GRAINS
1) oatmeal
2) dark bread
3) quinoa
4) buckwheat pasta
5) whole wheat pasta
FISH
6) shrimp (don't worry about the cholesterol - it comes from plants)
7) crab
8) salmon (great protein source!)
9) mackerel
10) sardines
11) cod (great for people who don't typically like fish)
12) tuna
FRUITS AND VEGGIES
13) bananas
14) oranges
15) strawberries
16) cantaloupe (great for a post run snack!)
17) fruit kabob
18) beans (pinto, lentil, garbonzo, split pea)
19) baby carrots
20) broccoli
21) asparagus
22) lettuce (the darker the better)
23) sweet potato
DAIRY
24) skim milk
25) low-fat yogurt
26) low-fat cheese (provolone, mozarella, feta)
27) milk-based soups
MEAT/POULTRY
28) lean roast beef (the darker the meat, the more nutrients)
29) top-ground beef
30) chicken
31) lamb (be sure to trim the fat!)
PROTEIN ALTERNATIVES
32) soymilk
33) tofu
34) nuts
35) peanut butter
SNACKS
36) rice cakes
37) baked potato chips
38) dark chocolate
As always, making small, specific dietary changes will be must more sustainable than large radical changes. Be sure to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and try to go for a mix of colors!

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