Diet and Nutrition Tips for Runners

6 Supersmart Seafood Choices

These tasty takes on six different kinds of fish pack a healthy punch with little caloric cost
By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D. runnersworld
 

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You probably understand why fish is a top choice for runners—it packs a healthy punch with little caloric cost. But you may not eat it often because you're not sure what to buy or how to prepare it. Then there's concern about mercury contamination and pollution from farmed fish waste. Plus, many wild species are overfished, leading to dwindling populations. It's enough to make you sprint to the poultry case. And that's a shame, says sports dietitian Molly Kimball, R.D, since there are plenty of alternatives to more popular—but less environmentally sound—seafood choices. With the right cooking method, these fish are easy to prepare and great tasting, too.

Your diet is crucial to overall running performance and can help boost your fitness and speed.

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