snacking is in. Actually it’s not even called snacking any more – it’s called ‘grazing’, and nutrition experts now believe that grazing on five smaller meals throughout the day is better than eating three big ones.Why should this be? It’s mainly because a

Ingredients 8 large British Lion eggs 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2.5cm (1-inch) piece root ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 8 spring onions, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut

, and completely white inside. The (inedible) leaves should be neat, and a bright, pale green-yellow colour.Carrots The British munch their way through a staggering 700,000 tonnes of carrots a year. They are grown year-round, all over the country, with straw

. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines

. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines

of whom have no regular exercise program. The hope was that the pyramid would help put the US government’s dietary guidelines into common practice. Today, however, the Food Guide Pyramid is as outdated as the Four Food Groups. Numerous nutritional advances

injection of colour, or juice it with other vegetables like carrots and celery. Beetroot’s also great, believe it or not, in squidgy chocolate brownies and cakes. Try this: Beetroot and celery salad – a zingy combination of brilliant colours

more vitamin C than carrots and four times more than spinach. Cook: Kale is versatile and easy to cook, making it the perfect ingredient when you're whipping up a post-run recovery meal. Sold in ready-prepared packs, it can be boiled, stir fried

to the bowl of pasta you were planning for lunch. You don't need a nutritionist to tell you that refined, processed foods such as cakes, biscuits and pastries have little nutritional value, but many complex carbohydrates are also refined, which complicates

Nutrition IndexHere are seven must-read nutrition articles for every runner: • Food Groups: The Basics• Eating And Training: How To Time It Right• The Ultimate Runners' Snacks• Healthy Takeaway Options• Vegetarian tips• Five healthy eating plans