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Lemon zucchini pasta

So it’s been awhile, but I’ve got my reasons. Busy starting a new job, joining a running group, being a dog mom, being a human… All that good stuff. It’s crazy how much less free time I have now that I have a job that actually requires me to put in a little effort. Did you know that…

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Top 10 Series: Whole grain pasta

It’s week six of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! This week happens to be my favorite week: Whole grain pasta. I don’t care how much you pretend to love those spiralized zucchini noodles, there is no true replacement for the glorious and delicious real thing, carbs and all. I mean, you didn’t think I was going to…

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Chicken and sweet potato pasta

This pasta may be called chicken and sweet potato pasta, but it’s got so much more! Plus, it’s packed with flavor and nutrients. Complete with whole grain pasta, chicken sausage, sweet potato, caramelized onions, kale, and parmesan cheese. This pasta is part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series, specifically week six: Whole grain pasta!

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Roasted tomato and ricotta pasta

This roasted tomato and ricotta pasta is an easy, crowd-pleasing dish. And let’s be honest, that’s all we’re really looking for in our food, right? Not only are the tomatoes roasted, but so is the garlic! I know, so much roasted goodness! The great thing about roasting is it sounds really impressive, but it takes little to no…

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Goat cheese and sage pasta

Goats make hilarious YouTube videos, and they also make darn good cheese. This goat cheese and sage pasta is complete with the goodness of whole grains, caramelized onions, mushrooms, fried sage, and creamy goat cheese. It’s part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series, specifically week six: Whole grain pasta!  

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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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Top 10 Series: nut butter

Let’s kick off this Top 10 Series!! For the next few weeks, I’ll be going through the list of the Top 10 Foods for Runners I compiled through serious and strenuous research. First up: Nut Butter. Specifically, almond butter. You see, almonds earned enough mentions to easily make it into the top 10, but peanut butter was a…

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Easy almond butter noodles

Perfect for any night of the week, these almond butter noodles are a quick and easy choice for a healthy dinner. Just add your favorite vegetables and anything else that sounds good (protein, sesame seeds, roasted sweet potatoes, etc). These noodles are part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! Check out the full nut (almond) butter post here.

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