You've heard the term bandied around before: 'Eat the rainbow.' But what does it mean and why is it important for you as runner?
Colourful fruits, vegetables, and spices aren’t just pretty to look at on a plate. The vibrant hues of seasonal produce indicate a powerful nutritional profile. Runners need more vitamins and minerals than the average person, especially nutrients such as iron, vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
The more colourful the vegetable and the more variety of produce that you eat, the more of these essential nutrients you get.
Colourful foods such as blueberries, tart cherries, and turmeric also supply more antioxidants. Learn more these superfoods (and others) that help speed-up recovery, here.
Running places a large amount of stress on the body, especially if you are doing speedwork or long runs to prepare for an upcoming race. Antioxidant-rich foods can naturally combat training stress and help you recover quicker from your last workout better than any store-bought supplement.
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