As I continue to train my body for my 5k along the way, I am learning about foods that fuel the body. What to eat, how much to eat, and why it is good for me. Here's what I've learned so far. Protein Protein forms the structure of cells to build and repair tissue, and it’s needed to make substances that determine your overall health, such as hormones, enzymes and hemoglobin. This means that when you eat foods containing protein, your body digest them, turning the protein food into individual…