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Do you remember, as a kid, being called inside after an afternoon of running around outside for a quick peanut butter and jelly sandwich (PB&J, for those in the know) and a cold glass of milk? Regardless of how you took it – crusts cut off, white bread, wheat bread, more peanut butter than jelly – it tasted like pure, unadulterated love.
Somewhere along the way, we ditched our beloved PB&Js for a more diverse lunch menu filled with chickpea salads, tuna paninis, and spinach smoothies. And while the introduction to nutrient-dense foods was essential for growing into adulthood, it’s time we look back and recognize that PB&Js are a totally underrated running snack.
The Nutritional Breakdown of a PB&J
Let’s address the elephant in the room (who, coincidentally, would probably love PB&Js). This beloved sammy can get…