Bored of the same old fillings? Turn your humble sarnie into a nutritious meal of champions
Best for: muscle recovery
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and niacin. "Your body needs this B vitamin to produce energy," says Gidus. The carbs in wholegrain pitta help replace energy stores post-run. Carrots are a good source of vitamin K, "which assists with bone strengthening, so it's important for preventing stress fractures", says Gidus.
Take: wholewheat split pitta pocket.
Stack with: handful of shredded carrots; 70g of cooked, shredded chicken breast; 1/2 tablespoon of pesto
