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Choosing a goal at the lab — food that fuels the work, not a grey plate
Nutrition

Fuel with color

Even when you are eating like a monk to be “race-lean”, you can still make your meals exciting, not only to look at but also in taste, simply by getting colorful. A splash of color will not only make your food more enjoyable, but it will also add much needed nutrients, turning your food in to fuel.

Race-lean does not have to mean grey

Even when you are eating like a monk to be “race-lean”, you can still make your meals exciting, not only to look at but also in taste, simply by getting colorful.

A splash of color will not only make your food more enjoyable, but it will also add much needed nutrients, turning your food in to fuel.

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