Pork tenderloin is an exceptionally lean cut of meat. In fact, it has a 6-to-1 ratio of protein to fat calories, along with a high amount of selenium, an antioxidant that may ease exercise-induced oxidative stress in the body. Cooking the meat and rice together in a flavorful red wine–tomato sauce helps to keep the […]
This tasty carbohydrate-and-protein combo makes a perfect post workout dinner to refuel depleted muscles. You can have this quick-and-easy stir fry ready in less time than it takes to cook the noodles. Instructions :
Serve these kebabs at your next postrace cookout. Antioxidant-packed vegetables and protein-rich beef are the ideal combination to help speed recovery. While both top sirloin and sirloin are lean cuts of beef, the former contains fewer calories and less fat than the latter. The kebabs can be assembled a few hours before cooking. If you
Beef is one of the richest sources of iron, which helps promote healthy red blood cells that transport oxygen to muscles. Without enough of this key mineral, runners can develop anemia, which causes fatigue and hinders performance. Grass-fed beef is a particularly healthy choice, since it contains less total fat than conventionally raised beef and
High in protein and carbs, it’s ideal fuel after a long run. Adding a bit of feta cheese to lean ground turkey creates a flavorful meatball that also stays moist when cooked. Method :
This is a favorite weeknight dinner of cookbook author and runner Patricia Wells. The soba noodles are bathed in a rich sauce of soy, sesame, peanut butter, and vinegar with a hint of garlic and ginger. “Sliced scallions add the essential element of crunch,” she says, “and the smoothness of the chicken is punctuated by
This pasta is a cinch to throw together with long-lasting kitchen staples, such as sun-dried tomatoes, jarred pesto, and frozen shrimp. A half cup of frozen artichoke hearts provides 6 grams of fiber and unlike the jarred, marinated version has a fresh, mildly sweet flavor with no added calories. While this dish is perfect for
Whole grain pasta, beans, and plenty of fresh vegetables make this recipe a carb- and antioxidant-packed meal that will restock your energy stores after a run. It makes 8 hearty portions, so save any leftovers for lunch the next day. Cutting the vegetables the night before will help speed up the cooking process. Instructions :
Mushrooms and asparagus provide B vitamins, and pesto contains heart healthy, unsaturated fat. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for a week. Instructions :
Juicy tomatoes, carb-rich grains, and salty olives and feta cheese make this bright and light Mediterranean dish satisfying after a long, hot run or eat it the night before a run for a carbo-load. After you finish cooking, let it sit for a bit before serving, so that the bulgur and bow-ties soak up the
