This salad is glorious in color, full flavored, and really filling. The roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect counterbalance to the salty bacon-just a little of which adds big flavor while keeping the fat under control. Runner’s World contributing food writer Mark Bittman likes to eat this salad for a whole-meal lunch or serve it […]
A peanut butter–based sweet treat is a great source of natural fat for the keto diet. Covered in chocolate, one peanut butter bite is also enough to be a quick sweet fix. But store-bought keto chocolate–peanut butter candies are often dry and chalky in texture and either cloyingly sweet or overly bitter. So we used
A good chocolate chip cookie is moist and chewy, with crisp edges and deep toffee and butterscotch notes. To mimic that keto-style, we swapped in almond flour for a tender crumb, coconut flour for its high absorbency power to bind the cookies together, and xanthan gum for structure. In initial testing, our cookies baked up
Research on marathon runners has shown that drinking tart cherry juice can help reduce postrun muscle soreness. If the juice is too tart for your taste, try it in a smoothie like this one, which also uses sweeter fruits like strawberries. Coconut water—the clear liquid found inside coconuts— contains none of the fat found in
There’s more than one way to eat your oatmeal. When you don’t feel like sitting down to a bowl of hot cereal (like after a tough summer run), try adding rolled oats to a smoothie instead. They provide a carb kick and hearty texture that will fill you up. Blend in blueberries for a dose
Who says you can only enjoy pumpkin in the fall? This refreshing, filling smoothie is ideal for recovery after a tough run any time of year. Pumpkin is high in fiber and beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects eye health. Silken tofu lends a thick consistency and, along with soy milk, provides a nondairy source of
Not only does coffee taste great in smoothies, but it can speed your recovery, too. Research shows that having caffeine and carbohydrates at the same time helps your body restock muscle glycogen stores faster than having carbs alone. Natural cocoa powder—not Dutch-processed or alkalinized—provides anti-inflammatory antioxidants (and chocolatey flavor) for just a few calories. Almonds
Runner’s World contributing chef Pam Anderson likes to fuel up before a run with this healthful smoothie made with Greek yogurt and chocolate soy milk. Plain Greek yogurt has roughly twice the protein and half the sugar of plain traditional yogurt. Using a frozen banana instead of fresh helps chill the smoothie without ice and
Salsa is an ideal snack choice for runners. Low in calories, it provides loads of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while helping boost your fruit and vegetable intake. This refreshing summertime combination of fresh corn, cantaloupe, and red bell pepper is delicious as a prerun snack with whole grain tortilla chips, but you can also use
This hummus-like spread has the same smooth and creamy texture as the traditional stuff, with a touch of added sweetness from butternut squash. Serve it with whole grain pita chips or sliced vegetables, such as cucumbers, red bell pepper, and sugar snap peas. Or spread it on sandwiches. Instructions : Put the squash in a
