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Nutritious Snacks Before and After Your Next Run

By: Chelsea Wellness Staff

March 6, 2023, 10:00 am - Categories: Fitness Tips, Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month^® and 2023’s theme is “Fuel for the Future”. We wanted to share with you some nutritious food options for your next run courtesy of eatright.org.

Try these snacks two hours before your run:

• A bowl of cereal
• Peanut butter sandwich
• Small smoothie

 Short on time? Try these snacks one hour before your run:

• A handful of dry cereal
• A slice of toast with jam
• An energy bar

Try these snacks 15 minutes to an hour after your run:

• Trail mix with dried fruit, soybeans, cereal or pretzels
• A peanut butter and jelly sandwich or wrap
• An energy bar with a mix of carbohydrates and protein
• A handful of salted nuts with pretzels
• Pita bread with hummus

About National Nutrition Month^®

A nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month^®, held annually in March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition.

REFERENCE:

Monique Ryan, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. 2021. Top Snacks for Runners. February 8. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://www.eatright.org/fitness/physical-activity/exercise-nutrition/top-snacks-for-runners.