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Best Foods for Runners

Best Foods for Runners
Running is one of the exercises that burn more calories, so you need fuel to run and to recover. If you like running, try to have these foods in your pantry:

Almonds. They offer a good dose of vitamin E, which studies have shown can prevent muscle soreness after a race. Pour some almonds on your oatmeal or smeared your toast, slices of apple or banana with almond butter. Ingredient in moderation, are high in calories.

Eggs. They are an excellent source of energy for its high content of protein, which also helps repair damaged muscle tissue recovery because during and after training. Add boiled eggs to your sandwiches, salads or eat them as a snack.

Vegetables. Spinach, wild cabbage, kale (kale) and Chinese cabbage. These vegetables contain high doses of vitamin K, which helps the production of proteins essential for maintaining bone health. For effective training run, you need healthy bones.

Oranges. The content of vitamin C in these fruits helps burn calories, according to some studies, and also helps your body absorb the calcium needed for strong bones.

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