Fuel Your Runs and Trim Your Waistline in a Whole New Way
Brown rice, oats, and other whole grains are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and glycogen-rebuilding carbs. But a recent study from Tufts University found another reason to add them to your diet: Adults who eat three servings of whole grains daily while limiting refined versions have less abdominal fat and avoid unwanted weight gain.
Just remember, it's three servings per day (not per meal), and you need to limit the refined versions!
Quinoa - Provides 63% of your Daily Value of manganese in just one cup. Look for red quinoa for an extra boost of antioxidants.
Rice - Whole-grain brown, black, even purple rice are rich in magnesium and iron, which is needed to help keep energy levels high.
Rye - A good source of selenium, which protects cells from damage caused by exercise.
Oats - Hearty-tasting oat "groats" (the whole oat kernel with just the outermost hull removed) are rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber.
Barley - This is a high-fiber grain with a nutty taste.
Via: Runner's World
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