Nutrition advice for healthy, hungry runners
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By all means I am not a chef nor am I a nutritionist. I am pretty content with eating grilled chicken, tuna, wheat pasta every other day/night. But lately I have been expanding my selection of foods, particularly in the produce aisle. Here are some fresh pickings that I have been trying to work into my diet on a daily basis.
Baby Greens
How it helps you: Vitamin-K
How to eat it: Use in salads and sandwiches; great with grilled fish or grilled chicken(my favorite!!!).
Strawberries
How it helps you: Vitamin-C, a potent antioxidant. Strawberries also contain the phytonutrient ellagic acid (which is know for its cancer fighting power).
How to eat it: Add to cereal or blend in a smoothie.
Asparagus
How it helps you: Vitamin-B, strengthens endurance
How to eat it: Add raw asparagus tips to a salad, or use in a veggie and tofu stir-fry.
English Peas
How it helps you: Manganese (that’s a fun word!), a mineral that’s crucial for endurance.
How to eat it: Microwave or steam freshly shelled peas. Add raw to a salad, or use in a pasta dish along with chicken and herbs.
Artichokes
How it helps you: Vitamin-C
How to eat it: Steam for about 30-minutes. You know its ready when the leaves are about to pull off (Yum!).
Radishes
How it helps you: Vitamin-C, and also contain antioxidant compounds called indoles, which are potent cancer fighters.
How to eat it: Add sliced radishes to cold pasta dishes. add to soups for a peppery flavor.
Pineapples
How it helps you: Vitamin-C. Also contains enzymes that fights inflammation, aids digestion, and reduces swelling and pain from bruises and sprains.
How to eat it: A simple cup of sliced pineapple contains more than 100 percent of your daily value of Vitamin-C.
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