Best Diet Plans for Runners

The Perfect Diet: The Flexitarian Eating Plan

Eating the right mix of meat and veggies may be the key to running—and living—well

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Justin's Organic Peanut Butter Pack
What It Is: Each packet is filled with about two tablespoons of plain-, honey-, or cinnamon-flavored PB. Good for traveling or stashing in your desk.
Testers' Take: "They're super convenient and the perfect size for a quick energy pickup." "The honey flavor was delicious." justinsnutbutter.com

Late July Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
What It Is: A bag of these bite-sized crackers contains 120 calories, 20 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of protein, making them a great prerun snack.
Testers' Take: "These took me back to memories of my fourth-grade lunch box." "Good and salty, which made them perfect to eat before running on a hot day." latejuly.com

Naturally More Peanut Butter
What It Is: This creamy spread contains wheat germ for added fiber, egg whites for additional protein, and flaxseeds for a kick of omega-3 fatty acids.
Testers' Take: "Aside from the tiny flaxseeds, this tasted like regular, natural-style peanut butter—it was very good." naturallymore.com

Larabar Peanut Butter and Jelly
What It Is: This bar, which has 220 calories, is made from just four ingredients: dates, peanuts, unsweetened cherries, and salt.
Testers' Take: "I really liked this—it tasted like a PB&J sandwich that had been smashed together." "It has a good amount of fiber and protein and was really satisfying." larabar.com

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