Diet Tips

Whether you a decorated marathoner, or a complete beginner, your running performance, recovery, and fitness levels depend, mostly, on eating the right foods at the right times. By eating the right foods and drinks at the right times, your body will recover quickly and be able to perform the way you want it to. Without the proper diet, it matters little how hard or great your running routine is, eventually,  your athletic performance will suffer, and most likely start going backward. That’s why proper nutrition goes hand in hand with logging the miles. Here is the good news In today’s post, dear reader/runner, I’m sharing with you basics of proper runners diet. My hope is that by the end of this post, you’ll have all the pieces you need to start eating healthier. So, are you excited? Then here we go.

Eating healthy—lots of vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, and whole grains—is something we all should strive for. That said, when you’re on a tight budget, eating healthy can be quite expensive. Nonetheless, just because your...

Do you find yourself starving after a run? Does your stomach screams for substance following a hard workout? Are you experiencing runner’s hunger, aka “runger”, more than often? If so, then you are not alone. In fact, this is pretty common and happens more often than you think. The Runger Phenomenon Runger, which is the hunger induced by running (Running + Hunger), is very common and can be handled without much trouble. However, this little issue can become a real problem to be taken seriously, especially if you are serious about reaching your fitness goals, be it losing weight, building healthier eating habits, or improving running performance.

If you’re looking to become a better runner, then you need to know your carbohydrates. Otherwise, your running performance will be in great trouble. In fact, understanding the complex nature of these nutrients might be...

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Running and proper nutrition goes hand in hand when it comes to improving performance, losing weight, and enhancing overall fitness and health levels. A proper running diet will help you boost performance, prevent electrolytes imbalances and hydration, increase energy, fix GI distress issues, and optimize recovery so you are reaching your running best. There is no way around it. With that said, it pains me to say that I see runners make some serious diet mistakes that end up costing them a lot, compromising their training effectiveness and results—for both the short term and long term. In fact, for many a runner, nutrition is the missing link in their training. So what are these mistakes? And how can you fix them? Read on for the answers…

Are you afraid of fats? If your answer is yes, then this blog post is perfect for you, especially if you are serious about reaching your full running potential. Should you Hate Fats? Decades of shunning fat have left a bad taste in our mouths. But here is the truth: Dietary fats are not the enemy. These, contrary to faddy diet trends and popular belief, are a vital macronutrient that plays a crucial rule in your total health and well-being. That’s why I’ve put together this complete guide to dietary fats for runners. In this blog post, you will learn almost all you need to know about dietary fats as well as the best foods sources so you can meet your daily requirement of this valuable ingredient. So are you excited? Then here we go.

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If you are serious about becoming the best runner you can be, eating the right food is of paramount importance. In fact, whether you are a recreational jogger or an elite marathoner, your body has unique nutritional needs, and you’ll never be able to reach your best on a crappy diet, period. Enter Avocados One food I believe is ideal for runners is avocado. Therefore, today I’m going to share with you the many reasons why you need this awesome source of healthy fats in your eating menu. And if you have read my top 10 foods for runners list, then you already know (more than the average Joe) about some of the benefits that avocados have to offer.

As a runner, you got to pay attention to the foods you eat, if you are serious about reaching your full fitness potential. And taking enough protein is one of the best dietary solutions for speeding up your recovery and improving your fitness gains. The fact is, runners require more protein than couch potatoes to help repair, build and maintain muscle mass after hard training. In today’s post, I’ll discuss runners protein needs, how proteins help, and how to get the most out of it.  I’ll also teach you about the main differences between “complete” and “incomplete” proteins along with a complete list of protein-rich foods. So are you ready? Then here we go.