Kitchen Rx Foods that help you heal from injuries. By Liz Applegate Ph.D. Image by Ann E. Cutting From the December 2011 issue of Runner's World Most athletes get injured at least once in their running careers. Whether it's a sore tendon or sudden muscle pull, your body goes through a series of responses to start healing itself. Research shows that what you eat while recovering can actually help you get back on your feet sooner rather than later. Here's how to adjust your diet.YOU NEED: CALORIES Skimping on fuel will slow down the healing process: Even though you're not running and are less active, your metabolism goes up after an injury. That's because your body has to burn calories to build new tissue to repair muscles and tendons. HEALING FIX: Don't skip meals. Eat at least every five hours to keep up your energy. Weigh yourself weekly to make sure you're at a healthy weight. YOU NEED: PROTEIN Post injury your body breaks down more protein than it can [...]