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ENERGIZE Cool, crisp weather inspires
YOUR TRAINING us to step up our training.
Are you walking, jogging
7 fresh foods used or training for a race? Eating fresh food
by endurance athletes rich in vitamins and nutrients is vital to
maintaining energy levels before, during
to increase energy and after training. To help energize your
By Tami Charbonnet body, add the following foods to your
daily nutritional intake.
Bananas: Bananas are high in
potassium and are often found at
pre‑race fuel stations. Potassium is a
vital electrolyte lost in sweat during
endurance training.
Steel‑Cut Oatmeal: Start your
day with one bowl of organic steel‑cut
oatmeal. Oatmeal provides both fiber
and healthy carbohydrates. Fiber keeps
you full, and carbohydrates provide fuel
for the endurance athlete.
Walnuts: As a tasty source of
omega‑3 fatty acid, a few walnuts are a
great addition to any meal.
Chia Seeds: These seeds contain
omega‑3 fatty acids and 20 amino acids
to keep your training strong.
Sweet Potatoes: A staple food for
endurance athletes, the sweet potato is
an excellent source of dietary fiber, beta
carotene, vitamin A and antioxidants.
Leafy Greens: Leafy greens, such as
Swiss chard, kale and collard greens, are
loaded with fiber and nutrients that lower
blood cholesterol levels; vitamin K to help
support bone strength, calcium, vitamin
C, magnesium, zinc, iron and many other
vital nutrients for endurance training.
Wild Salmon: Salmon is the ultimate
source for omega‑3 fatty acids, which help
the body's metabolic processes.
MORNING BOWL OF ENERGY
• 1 cup of cooked organic
steel‑cut oatmeal
• One banana sliced into
bite‑sized pieces
• ¼ cup of fresh blueberries
• One pinch of chia seeds
• 2 crushed walnuts
• Stir together and enjoy!
November § December 2015 INSPIRE HEALTH 21
YOUR TRAINING us to step up our training.
Are you walking, jogging
7 fresh foods used or training for a race? Eating fresh food
by endurance athletes rich in vitamins and nutrients is vital to
maintaining energy levels before, during
to increase energy and after training. To help energize your
By Tami Charbonnet body, add the following foods to your
daily nutritional intake.
Bananas: Bananas are high in
potassium and are often found at
pre‑race fuel stations. Potassium is a
vital electrolyte lost in sweat during
endurance training.
Steel‑Cut Oatmeal: Start your
day with one bowl of organic steel‑cut
oatmeal. Oatmeal provides both fiber
and healthy carbohydrates. Fiber keeps
you full, and carbohydrates provide fuel
for the endurance athlete.
Walnuts: As a tasty source of
omega‑3 fatty acid, a few walnuts are a
great addition to any meal.
Chia Seeds: These seeds contain
omega‑3 fatty acids and 20 amino acids
to keep your training strong.
Sweet Potatoes: A staple food for
endurance athletes, the sweet potato is
an excellent source of dietary fiber, beta
carotene, vitamin A and antioxidants.
Leafy Greens: Leafy greens, such as
Swiss chard, kale and collard greens, are
loaded with fiber and nutrients that lower
blood cholesterol levels; vitamin K to help
support bone strength, calcium, vitamin
C, magnesium, zinc, iron and many other
vital nutrients for endurance training.
Wild Salmon: Salmon is the ultimate
source for omega‑3 fatty acids, which help
the body's metabolic processes.
MORNING BOWL OF ENERGY
• 1 cup of cooked organic
steel‑cut oatmeal
• One banana sliced into
bite‑sized pieces
• ¼ cup of fresh blueberries
• One pinch of chia seeds
• 2 crushed walnuts
• Stir together and enjoy!
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