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Easy Upgrades
By Matthew Kadey on 28/06/2010 14:11:03
Pack even more nutrition into already healthy meals by adding one of these ten simple extra ingredients
." Here's how to upgrade your usual fare with nutritious ingredients.Boost smoothiesAdd unsweetened cocoa powderCocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, the antioxidants that reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. They also protect skin against sun damage
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Eat Carbs, Eat Smart
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 15:32:59
Eat the right carbs at the right time and you'll become more efficient and stronger in training - and see your race times plummet.
of this understated staple, and combines it with Alaskan salmon. Fresh from the wild via sustainable fishing, this salmon contains high levels of Omega-3 oils for a healthy heart, high levels of protein for speedy muscle recovery and is lower in cholesterol
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Fat-fighting Q+As
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 20:34:01
Butter or marg, vegetarian or meatie, takeaway or eat at home? Here are the answers to your dilemmas
cholesterol levels and, therefore, their risk of heart disease drops.Vegetarians also have a lower risk of getting gallstones and diverticular disease, according to researchers. If you think it is for you, the Vegetarian Society recommends gradually replacing
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Running: The Life Saving Workout (Preview)
By Ian Taylor on 04/06/2012 17:10:00
Blitz the dangerous body fat stores that you can't see - and attack proof your heart
circle.” From your liver, the fat also seeps into your blood in the form of cholesterol and triglycerides. These tiny parcels of fat slowly build up, gradually turning your bloodstream into a landfill for microscopic blubber. The process is called
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Running: The Life Saving Workout
By Ian Taylor on 04/06/2012 10:00:00
Blitz the dangerous body fat stores that you can't see - and attack proof your heart
circle.” From your liver, the fat also seeps into your blood in the form of cholesterol and triglycerides. These tiny parcels of fat slowly build up, gradually turning your bloodstream into a landfill for microscopic blubber. The process is called
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Best Healthy-Eating Plan
By Liz Applegate on 07/01/2008 08:43:38
A healthy, whole-foods eating plan in six courses
source of iron and zinc, which support healthy red blood cells and a strong immune system. Studies suggest that diets balanced with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean cuts of meat, including beef and skinless poultry, help to lower blood-cholesterol
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The RW D.I.Y Coaching Team
By Matt Barbour on 01/07/2008 12:43:15
With this advice from the country's top running coaches and health and fitness professionals, you can train yourself to run your best
pressure should be at/or lower than 120/80; HDL (good) cholesterol above 50; LDL (bad) cholesterol lower than 100; triglycerides lower than 150; and blood glucose level lower than 100. Get a check-up (blood test, blood pressure check and a sounding of your
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Runner's Guide To Weight Loss
By Leslie Goldman on 28/05/2009 08:15:16
Fuel smarter, run stronger and lose excess pounds for good with dream diet tips designed especially for runners
is to make sure you're eating the right kinds. Saturated and trans fats are unhealthy because they raise your levels of LDL (so-called 'bad cholesterol'). Trans fats may also lower your HDL (or 'good cholesterol') levels and increase your risk of heart
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No-Nonsense Nutrients
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 19:32:37
When it comes to negotiating the nutritional minefield, there are just 10 essentials that will keep you running fit
to fight cancer, heart disease, arthritis and even wrinkles.Polyphenols found in grapes and tea, for example, blunt the effects of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, and are thought to have antioxidant properties up to 20 times greater than those of vitamin C. In soya
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Food Groups: The Basics
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 20:38:34
Especially for runners: the foods groups you need, and how much you need of them
of antioxidants and other phytochemicals. Fruit juice counts, but youll get more cholesterol-lowering fiber and other nutrients from whole fruits. Amount needed: Three to five servings daily. At least half of them should be antioxidant powerhouses such as mango
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