What are the best cereals for runners? And is there even such a thing as good cereal for runners?
As a runner, you know that fueling your body is just as important as training it. What you eat can significantly impact your performance, for better or worse. Since cereal is an option that many of us lean on to hit those carb goals, let’s talk about our best options (and our eat it anyways options!).
Cereal can be an excellent choice for runners due to its high carbohydrate content AND because many are also packed with other vitamins. Carbohydrates are a runner’s primary fuel source, helping to replenish glycogen stores and provide energy for long runs.
I FREAKING LOVE cereal and it’s been a real boost to my mindset to hear from a lot of Sports Nutritionists that it’s a great addition to my meal plan. Of course the kind of cereal you choose is important, but also important is timing of sugars vs protein and fiber.
Are Cereals Bad For Runners?
Not at all!
While it’s true that some cereals are packed with grams of sugar and lack essential nutrients, there are plenty of options that can serve as excellent pre-run snacks for runners. It’s all about choosing the right bowl of cereal.
Remember that pre-run we want SIMPLE. You need quick, easy to…
