, first placed a filling between two slices of bread. Nowadays there is a vast array on the shelves of supermarkets and delis. So, what’s best for runners? There are seven factors to consider – calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fibre
Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1
The Day BeforeYour goals for the day before your race are to top up your glycogen stores, stay well hydrated and avoid any pitfalls that may jeopardise your performance the next day. Graze Eat little and often throughout the day. Choose high-carbohydrate
feel physically tired, adjust your food intake to allow you a healthy rate of weight loss as well as a high energy level. —Anita Bean, RW Nutrition Editor
of the recommended five daily portions of fruit and veg. Lentils also contain a near-perfect balance of protein and carbohydrate as well as iron and B vitamins. A University of Sydney study found that eating lentils an hour before exercise increases endurance
, though, energy bars are still the first thing we turn to when we need to top up the tank. Convenient and quick, solid carbohydrate bars are just as effective as liquid carbohydrates when it comes to fuelling before, during and after exercise. University
than an hour, plain water is a good choice, but, if you have been running hard for longer than an hour, drinks containing sugar or maltodextrin (a slow-release carbohydrate) and sodium may speed your recovery. Researchers at Loughborough University
