Using an app to track what you eat (at least for 7 consecutive days) is a great way to determine what you can do to improve your nutrition to build a better runner's body, fuel your runs, and ultimately, help improve performance!
Step 1: Track
This free app will allow you to track foods and beverages by looking them up or using the barcode scanning feature! Your daily summary includes:
Calories consumed by macronutrient (protein, carbohydrates and fats)
Calories burned (basal metabolic rate or energy burned at rest, exercise, and activity level)
Caloric balance (consumed vs burned)
You can log your exercise and sync trackers or browse by category. This app has the best selection to capture different types of running!
Step 2: Evaluate
Review your daily report under "calories consumed" or nutrition report under "trends" to take a look at how you are doing daily or on average for your logging period. How are your macro and micronutrients measuring up to your goals and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Reference Intakes?
Step 3: Plan
Now you are empowered with the knowledge of how to improve your nutrition! Find foods that will provide you with more of the nutrients you need and adjust your beverage (and water) intake
accordingly! Check out the food lists at
Disclaimer: This information is being provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician or a registered dietician for any medical concerns, dietary questions, or assistance with meal planning.
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