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Breakfast Grain Bowl Recipe with Tart Cherries, Sausage & Kale
Sep 22, 2016 by Dara Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that there are a couple of runners in this house that threaten to eat us out of house and home. Yes, I’m a runner too (though have been riding my bike lately while nursing a foot injury) – and yet, I can’t seem to be able to consume the amount of food that my husband and eldest son put away daily. As the cook in the house and the main grocery shopper, I try to stock the fridge and pantry with ingredients that are good for refueling after a run, bike ride or soccer practice.
When coming up with refueling meals, I typically include a mixture of healthy carbs and protein. Whole grains, lean protein,…
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