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Antioxidant-Rich Foods for Runners
A Runner's Natural Defense
The best foods to protect your body from damage caused by running
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6 Power-Packed Running Foods
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Black Rice
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Brazil Nuts
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Egg Yolks
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Lentils
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Molasses
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Peanut Butter
Brazil Nuts
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Though often passed over for almonds and walnuts, Brazil nuts are actually one of nature's richest sources of selenium; just one provides more than 100 percent of your daily need for this mineral. The body uses selenium to create compounds called selenoproteins, a type of crucial antioxidant enzyme. A study published in 2010 discovered that these enzymes can help offset free-radical cell damage caused during endurance exercise.
Power Up: Chop up Brazil nuts and toss into salads, or blend with milk and seasonal fruit for a smoothie.
Don't be fooled by their fat. These snacks in a shell are healthier than you think.
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