Eat This Now - Donuts

Yes, the Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend, so I figured I would post an "eat this now" segment on the topic. Apparently, donuts are not a bad option for runners, especially those who are looking to fuel on a budget. According to this donut connoisseur, the key is moderation and only eating the best donuts (local bakeries use lower calorie oils that also have less trans fat compared to chains and prepackaged options). There are some "health benefits" too... like donuts can make you more famine resistant (which would help on long runs) and more buoyant (which makes you faster in the water). Donuts are also considered to be comfort food, and eating them relieves stress and makes you feel good (at least according to this article, which also contains a complete history of donuts). And, finally, this blog post just made me laugh.