Foods Runners Need to Eat

The 6 Foods Every Runner Needs to Eat

August 27, 2012

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by Jenny Sugar 1

Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Feeling drained after a long or intense run? Protein is also essential for postrun recovery, and nonfat Greek yogurt is a great post-workout snack option. It's a quick, low-calorie way to consume tons of protein — 16 grams per six-ounce serving — and it contains no fat or cholesterol. If you're not into dairy, nosh on a hard-boiled egg (6.3 grams), a cup of plain soy milk (7 grams), or a two-ounce serving of organic sliced roasted turkey (12 grams).

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7 / 8

by Jenny Sugar 1

Nonfat Greek Yogurt

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1 Comment

Vanessa2533984 1 year 7 weeks

Quinoa is not a whole grain. It's a seed that is high in protein. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids.