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Smoked salmon bagel

It’s kind of like bagel and lox, only different. Smoked salmon bagel: A summary. Start with an everything bagel, top it with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, and egg. And like magic, you’ve impressed the world. There’s a lot going on with these bagels. I’m a big smoked salmon fan and they were so filling, I could only…

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Prep meals, change life

These days, meal prep isn’t just something put-together moms do. All us young people are into it. You’ve seen it all over Instagram: Those neat rows of perfectly-portioned proteins and vegetables. Is there any better display of appearing to have your life together? I think not. But other than looking like you’ve got it all figured out, meal…

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Protein-packed salad

A protein-packed salad that will actually leave you satisfied! Pretzel-crusted chicken, hardboiled eggs, and cheddar cheese come together to add plenty of protein to this dish. And let’s not forget about the roasted potatoes, grape tomatoes, avocado, and honey mustard dressing. All on top of massaged kale. Kale is part of the dark leafy greens family, a Top…

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Greens and gruyere bake

If you’re looking for a side dish/main dish/lunch/weird breakfast, look no further! This gruyere and greens bake is your answer. It’s packed with nutritious greens, farro, mushrooms, and gruyere. The bake is topped with crispy panko and, you guessed it, more gruyere. Now, a lot of gruyere out there is not vegetarian, and if that concerns you, feel…

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Garlic sweet potato couscous

You guessed it, another Top 10 Foods for Runners recipe! This garlic sweet potato couscous belongs to week three of the series: Sweet potatoes! The dish is so awesome because it’s not only tasty and super pretty, but it’s so flexible! It can be used as a side to some holiday coming up where we consume a lot of…

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Loaded sweet potato fries

I’m so glad I live in a world where restaurants have two options for what kind of fries I want with my already giant portion of food. What a grand idea. These loaded sweet potato fries are part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series. Specifically, week three. Sweet potato week! If you’re a fan of crispy sweet…

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Rosemary sweet potato pizza

You can never ever have enough pizza. Well, I mean for health reasons there’s probably a limit… But more pizza = more happiness. This rosemary sweet potato pizza is part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! Specifically, week three. Sweet potato week! I know parmesan isn’t vegan or vegetarian-friendly, so feel free to substitute with feta or mozzarella or leave…

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Spaghetti with chicken zucchini meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs… I was hardcore craving this dish the other day. And since I’m an adult and I can eat what I want, when I want, I made it. Being an adult does have its perks, I must say. This dish takes me and probably every other high-school cross-country alumni right back to pasta parties. Eating carbs surrounded…

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Roasted veggie hash

Hash is the perfect way to incorporate more eggs (a Top 10 Foods for Runners pick) into your diet. It’s also a great way to get your daily dose of veggies and protein. Gone are the days of hash only being for breakfast people. It can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. I am not a breakfast person, but I…

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