Scott Jurek has named some essential foods every runner should consume on a regular basis.
Legumes and tempeh are obvious protein source for vegans like Jurek, but some athletes–or even moderately active vegetarians-may not have considered one soy-based condiment as a substitute for salt.
“You’ll notice in the recipes in the book, I use miso commonly, because it’s a rich sodium source,” Jurek said. “It’s a great endurance food.”
A Japanese seasoning produced from the fermentation of rice, barley and soybeans, miso is most commonly thought of as a base for soups containing noodles and other soy products like tofu.
But it may also be used as a sandwich spread on bread, a salad dressing base and even eaten plain as a snack that provides both taste and sodium if you’ve been sweating profusely during a workout.
Learn what other foods Jurek recommends at Blisstree.
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