With training in full swing and the summer right around the corner, I’ve been trying more and more to focus on making healthier food choices. I’m not necessarily trying to lose weight or anything like that, but I am trying to make sure I take care of my body so that I can run and train the best I can. And the best way to do that is to fuel clean. I try to choose lean cuts of meat when I can, sub white bread for whole grain, focus on getting my full serving of fruits and veggies, and make healthier dessert or snack choices. Here is what I’m eating lately. Thanks to Jenn for the linkup.
Shrimp and white beans from the Runner’s World Cookbook
Smoothies for breakfast! Loving cherries, bananas, strawberries, and spinach in my smoothies.
Salads have always been my go-to for lunches. I always make sure I have some carbs and protein included in the salad mix. Beans and warm roasted sweet potato is a really good addition to beef up a salad.
Larabars and KIND bars are always in my desk drawer at work. They are perfect as an afternoon snack.
Roasted chicken on a whole grain wrap with hummus and spinach. Plus carrots instead of chips or pretzels.
Banana egg white oats. On repeat, at least once a week.
I am absolutely obsessed with this recipe from the Runner’s World Cookbook. I will make a batch of the banana-oat energy bars and portion them out and freeze them to enjoy on the go. They’re a perfect “I don’t have time to make anything” breakfast and a great snack in the afternoon before I go for my after-work run. If I’m running low, I will purposely buy extra bananas at the store so that I can let them ripen up and make this recipe. I haven’t tried other kinds of dried fruit or nuts but I want to try subbing the walnuts for pecans and the dried cranberries for dried cherries. The possibilities are endless!
Readers: What are you eating lately? Anyone else trying to Spring-clean their diet too?