Liz's top ten

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Ten essential nutrients for runners are presented. Reasons why each is beneficial is given, as well as natural food sources, with tips for vegetarians. They include calcium, carbohydrates, essential fats, folic acid which is a B vit, iron, protein, phytochemicals, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc.

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For women only: eight great nutrition tips for women runners

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Some women runners complain of feeling tired and wonder if dietary changes might help. Recommendations for such women include eating frequently, increasing vitamin B2 intake, obtaining enough dietary calcium, eating green vegetables, and adding soybeans to the diet.

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Bottoms up?

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Alcohol can be healthy when taken in moderation, but runners should be especially careful of drinking. Alcohol drains the body of energy and food, taxes the liver, and causes dehydration even in moderate amounts.

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