you run. Eating too close to your run may spoil it by causing cramps and nausea. On the other hand, if you’re a true early bird, you may have the time to eat breakfast, read the paper and wash up before you head out of the door. Here are a few

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foods, such as low-fat dairy products, eggs, lean meats, and beans, provide the additional nutrients that your body needs. Try including some of these foods in your daily diet.—Liz Applegate, RW USA Nutrition Editor

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. A little zinc goes a long way. Though you have only about 2 grams of it in your body, zinc works in tandem

UAN:287 Article type:++add book link at top++ -- This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. You’ll be happy to know that staying fit is good for both you and your baby. Obstetricians

intolerant or a vegan, opt for calcium-fortified juices, soya milk, or breakfast cereals with added vitamin D. Check the label for a comparison to milk (listed as a per cent of the RDA for calcium). Make it happenStart your day with dairy or the equivalent. A

and broccoli. Combine a vitamin C-rich food or drink with your iron source (such as a glass of orange juice with your breakfast cereal) to improve absorption. One caveat – don’t take supplements containing more than 15mg of iron, as too much can hamper zinc

training sessions. If dairy is not an option because you’re lactose intolerant or a vegan, opt for calcium-fortified juices, soya milk, or breakfast cereals with added vitamin D. Check the label for a comparison to milk (listed as a per cent of the RDA