Health & Nutrition Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/category/health-nutrition/ For running news, nutrition & training tips, gear and race reviews for the Canadian running community Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:48:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://runningmagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-running-site-icon-32x32.png Health & Nutrition Archives - Canadian Running Magazine https://runningmagazine.ca/category/health-nutrition/ 32 32 213543699 How to fuel festively on the fly https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-to-fuel-festively-on-the-fly/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-to-fuel-festively-on-the-fly/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:50:15 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=153156 Add some holiday cheer with these simple, satisfying, seasonal snacks

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-to-fuel-festively-on-the-fly/feed/ 0 153156 Is marathon heart damage a myth? https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:51:53 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152765 A 10-year-long study debunks the idea that endurance athletes are at risk of long-term heart issues

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/is-marathon-heart-damage-a-myth/feed/ 0 152765 Are you falling carb-short on race day? https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:58:59 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=152553 New research suggests that you're probably underestimating your carb intake, and paying for it

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/are-you-falling-carb-short-on-race-day/feed/ 0 152553 Your marathon brain could be making you sick https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:18:06 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=151762 Research hints your pre-race mood might matter more than you think

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/your-marathon-brain-could-be-making-you-sick/feed/ 0 151762 Poor sleep may be causing your running injuries https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:01 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=150515 A new study suggests that short or restless sleep may nearly double a runner’s chance of getting hurt

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/poor-sleep-may-be-causing-your-running-injuries/feed/ 0 150515 The best easy breakfasts to power your next run https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/the-best-easy-breakfasts-to-power-your-next-run/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/the-best-easy-breakfasts-to-power-your-next-run/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:56:21 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=150371 Quick, balanced recipes that pair carbs and protein to keep you strong from the first step

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/the-best-easy-breakfasts-to-power-your-next-run/feed/ 0 150371 Exercise benefits women nearly twice as much as men, study says https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:11:28 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149824 Same workout, bigger heart payoff for women

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/exercise-benefits-women-nearly-twice-as-much-as-men-study-says/feed/ 0 149824 How NiaHealth is making me a better runner https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:13:27 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=149101 NiaHealth’s personalized biomarker insights are helping me train smarter, not harder

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]]> https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/how-niahealth-is-making-me-a-better-runner/feed/ 0 149101 Why milk is the ultimate recovery fuel for runners https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/fuel-your-recovery-with-milk-one-of-natures-perfect-foods/ https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/fuel-your-recovery-with-milk-one-of-natures-perfect-foods/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:50:10 +0000 https://runningmagazine.ca/?p=147183 Milk is an excellent recovery drink, supporting both muscle regeneration and hydration

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