Snacking while running is not only delicious but is also fuel for your body and aids recovery. Liz Applegate, Ph.D. has some ideas of snacks that are healthy and help satisfy post-run cravings! These 6 snacks can be eaten individually or combined into a trail mix.
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Pumpkin seeds are a source of copper, zinc, iron and plenty magnesium. Magnesium is needed to work with the carbs stored in your muscles, without it your muscles can become weak.
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds are incredibly high in vitamin E, they also have copper and selenium which is needed to protect our muscles.
Tart Cherries
Full of antioxidants, tart cherries help to reduce inflammation caused by muscle damage.
Dried Turkish Apricots
The ever needed carbohydrates can be found here. They also have carotene, iron, potassium and they’re delicious!
Dark Chocolate Almonds
“Dark chocolate has anthocyanidins, a type of flavonoid that may improve heart health,” says Appelgate. It’s also loaded with vitamin E. Healthy and hearty just don’t eat the whole bag.
Carob Chips
The healthy alternative to chocolate. Carob is caffeine-free and full of polyphenols. Carob can also help lower blood cholesterol. Carob chips, like chocolate chips, are high in sugar so use sparingly.
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