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Amazing Graze
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/08/2002 19:35:45
Presenting the 21 best snacks for runners - low-fat, packed with energy and great to eat
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
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Supplements Made Simple - Folate (Folic Acid)
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:32
What is it - and does a runner need it?
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. Researchers have been touting the importance of this B vitamin for years, and with good reason. Women who
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Vitamins - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:43:34
functioning of nerves, brains and muscles Wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereals; beans, lentils and peas; pork; fruit; fortified breakfast cereals May optimise energy production and performance Involved in energy production; increased needs of athletes can
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Minerals - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:43:34
Mineral Function(s) Food Sources Claim(s) of Supplements The ScienceCalcium Important for proper bone and teeth structure Milk, cheese and yoghurt; dark green, leafy vegetables; fortified cereals and juices; fortified white flour and bread May
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
be at risk of nutritional deficiencies as well as poor physical performance.General healthy-eating guidelines as well as specialist requirements for athletes apply to meat-eaters and vegetarians. You daily aim should be to base your meals and snacks
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Q+A: How can a vegetarian eat enough iron?
By Ellen Coleman on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
, dark-green leafy vegetables, grain products and iron-fortified cereals.2. Consume vitamin C along with iron, as it enhances iron absorption (eg drink orange juice with an iron-fortified breakfast cereal).3. Prepare food in cast-iron cookware
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Q+A: Why am I craving chocolate and biscuits after doing an Ironman 10 days ago?
By on 07/02/2011 11:00:52
the glycogen more quickly.Some good post-event snacks are cereal bars, fruit and yoghurt, toast with nut butter, dried fruit, or cereal with yoghurt and milk. Some of the best carbohydrate sources are brown rice, whole barley, whole buckwheat, whole rye
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Eat Smarter: 10 Simple, Healthy Food Swaps
By Carrie Bolt on 07/02/2007 11:59:51
Get smart next time you do your big weekly shop - it'll do wonders for your health
, you can dramatically improve the nutritional quality of your diet. Next time you’re doing the weekly shop, try to make one healthy change in each aisle of the supermarket to improve your health as well as your running.Cereal thriller Breakfast cereals
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Dan's Food Diary Analysis (3:45)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 18:34:34
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Dan after analysing his typical seven-day diet
except at weekends - eating cereal or toast each morning would increase his energy intake and provide valuable carbohydrate, the main fuel for running. Carbohydrate intake Dan’s carbohydrate intake is too low and he should aim to increase
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Rob's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:00)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:06:05
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Rob after analysing his typical seven-day diet
overall. He could enjoy a bigger breakfast by adding toast to his usual bowl of cereal and also have a larger mid-afternoon snack prior to his evening run, for example a bowl of cereal, fruit bread, malt loaf or a hot cross bun.Fat intake Rob's fat intake
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