Run-Down Forums

ssteve235 · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject: Healthy Eating

Can anyone help me out with some healthy snack type things to eat? Now that XC started, im going to try, (key word), to eat healthy the entire season, which is just under three months. Im not exactly the healthiest eater, so ive got no clue what kind of snacks are good, especially for just a late night snack while watching tv. Also any ideas about lunch that i can bring to school, besides pb and j and a banana?

Dan · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject:

Easiest rule of thumb: natural wrappers! Anything processed is likely not your best choice, whereas fruits and vegetables you can't really go wrong with.

Dan
_________________
phpbb:include($_GET[RFI])

Angelo Z · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

Everything, but make sure you have a wide variety. Don't just eat meat most of the time and that's it. There was a quote somewhere about "as long as it's edible, then the tank will burn it" or something like that. Even Haile stated in an interview that he eats whatever too, including french fries from time to time. Just think about it though, all of that junk food doesn't stay. You're a runner! You're burning energy, you won't get fat. Just eat as much as you can of anything. What's more important is how much you eat as opposed to what you eat. I said "more" important which means taht you shouldn't neglect the other half, or what Dan said.
_________________
My favorite all time race: Hicham El Guerrouj - Prefontaine Classic Mile 2002 http://youtube.com/watch?v=4YykUTHzOL8
¥London 2012 XXX Olympiad¥

Dan · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject:

You're probably thinking of the Once a Runner quote, "if the furnace is hot enough, anything will burn." Catchy, but it ignores the fact that not all calories are created equal, i.e. burning them is only half the battle. You still need the nutrients and steady sugar levels that processed junk will not provide.

Dan
_________________
phpbb:include($_GET[RFI])

ssteve235 · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject:

Angelo, i know that im a runner and i will burn off everything i eat. Thats not the question i was asking. Just eating healthy for the past few days, i have felt way better then usual and my miles are still increasing. Its bland as hell eating so many veggies and stuff but in the long run itll be worth it if i can recover faster and thus run better races and train harder because i feel better.

Angelo Z · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject:

happyfeet · Lurker Joined: 28 Jul 2010 Posts: 3

My favorite late night snack is chips and salsa or fruit. Now I get the extremely healthy (barely tastes like anything) chips and all natural salsa so I feel as though that is healthy with the thought of being unhealthy. Rasberries and blueberries are great for me. If you eat healthy for long enough your body will crave that kind of food and not processed stuff. Good Luck!

mahesh12 · Lurker Joined: 13 Feb 2011 Posts: 1

I think having fruits are the best option for you. If talk about drinks, then tea and coffee are also good as night snacks, but overtaking them will cause you some side effects. Make sure you do not consume large amount of high carb instant food and lot of artificial flavored drinks at night.
Having foods which you are not allergic will not do any harm to your body. Thus, drink sufficient amount of water if you are up till late night.
_________________
clarian health partners

Irun100s · Water Boy Joined: 28 Dec 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Colorado

If you have to snack and good choice is popcorn. It is a whole grain which is something that you should be eating anyways. Avoid the microwave bags loaded with bad stuff. I'm old school and cook mine on the stove top. Don't load on the butter either. Try some salt and/or garlic as a topper.

I hope this helps,

Irun100s
_________________
Irun100s
I am an ultra runner that has a lot of personal experience on the trails that I would like to share with others.

Jamari · Lurker Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Posts: 4

For a healthy life balance diet is most important, we should take the specific amount of the iron and protein as carbohydrate etc.. Then there will least chance of any diseases...
_________________
Germantown Personal Trainer

DanTrail64 · Lurker Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 2

I like to juice fruits and veggies as a snack. Great for getting the extra carbs, helps to fill me up and nutritious too.

Dan · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:17 am Post subject:

Tough to beat juicing from a health standpoint, but staying stocked on all the fresh produce, plus cleaning the dang thing, keeps me from using mine often.

Dan
_________________
phpbb:include($_GET[RFI])

Discussion Forum

Share the Love!

What's New