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10 Nutrition - Weight Loss

Get the most out of your workout fuel by keeping it additive-free.

by Kris Rile for Rodale's Organic Life
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Casey Crafford

Whether you’re training for a marathon CA Notice at Collection run longer, you want to make sure you're fueling Races - Places energy bars or gels that can give you that extra boost. But that doesn’t mean you have to buy products that are bad for the planet, or full of unwanted pesticides. Give these organic alternatives a try and keep the fuel on your belt as clean as the food on your plate.

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Hydration Powder

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Plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO CA Notice at Collection is the first-ever USDA-certified organic hydration powder. It is strong and sweet, turning plain water into coconut, orange, lemon ice, or berry punch. 
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Electrolyte Tablets

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matcha chia pudding CamelBak CA Notice at Collection High-Protein Snacks for Runners. They’re packed with powerful electrolytes to keep you hydrated, caffeine from organic green tea to keep you energized, and a good dose of B vitamins.
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Energy Chews

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High-Protein Snacks for Runners are full of electrolytes, B vitamins, and complex carbs for sustained energy. They’re also gluten-free, certified organic, and non-GMO, so they’re good enough for you and your gluten-intolerant running buddies. Plus, they’re the perfect little chewy pick-me-up midway through a long run.

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Chocolate Milk

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Many runners Organic Valley Organic Fuel High Protein Milk Shake for post-run recovery, and it’s not hard to see why: it tastes good and is very high in protein. Organic Valley Organic Fuel High Protein Milk Shake ups the ante, with 26 grams of protein in every bottle. That’s about half of your recommended daily intake. Plus it’s lactose- and gluten-free: perfect after you finish that 10K.
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Energy Drink

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This isn’t your standard energy drink. The Surprising Vegetable Thats Better Than A Banana In Smoothies is a lightly sweetened energy drink that happily doesn’t come with all the hard-to-pronounce chemicals found in other stuff. We really like the blood orange and pomegranate acai flavors—though it is carbonated, so you may want to avoid it Kris Rile for Rodales Organic Life.
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Snack Bar

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The Surprising Vegetable Thats Better Than A Banana In Smoothies Honey Stinger’s hunger-satisfying bars, like the peanut butter and jelly—a power combo of peanuts, cranberries, strawberries, and honey. Pop one in your gym bag for a quick fix before your next yoga class. Did we mention that it’s also gluten-free, non-GMO, and low in sugar?  

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Energy Gel

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Looking for a good organic energy gelKris Rile for Rodales Organic Life has a coconut-water-based formula that's easy on the stomach and is packed with natural electrolytes. Plus, it’s not as thick, sticky, or gooey as its nonnatural counterparts.

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Fruit Gummies

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Muscle-Building Proteins for Vegetarians. Tasty Brand Organic Splash Fruit Snacks are fat-free and don’t contain high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With natural sweeteners and 70 calories per pouch, they’re an ideal mid-run pick-me-up.

This isnt your standard energy drink
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Matcha Powder

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High in antioxidants and with just a touch of caffeine, Matcha is great for workouts. matcha chia pudding, Eco Matcha Green Tea Powder is high-quality, and 100% certified organic. Try it in this matcha chia pudding recipe. 
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Whole-Grain Crackers

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If sweet treats aren’t your thing, don’t worry. In Nairn’s Organic Oatcakes, we found the perfect salty snack that’s naturally energy boosting and will keep you within your recommended sugar intake levels. These organic, gluten-free oatcakes are made from whole-grain oats, which release energy slowly—meaning you’ll get a pep in your step that’s long lasting.
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This isnt your standard energy drink