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Nathan Brannen

As an injury prevention strategy, and at his coach's behest, this Canadian distance runner is on a gluten-free diet. (Related: Gluten-Free Fitness Foods) He has said that his favorite dinner is a spinach salad with strawberries, feta cheese, olive oil, and balsamic dressing, alongside quinoa and some meat—either chicken, steak or salmon.

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