We all expect our waistbands to expand a little over the festive season – in fact, the average Briton eats more than 4,000 calories on Christmas Day alone.Flick through our slideshow to discover the healthiest seasonal nibbles - and how a standard
blood pressure – good news if you’re spending Christmas with the inlaws or if someone has received the loudest toy in history. Parsnips Roasted, steamed or even boiled, parsnips are a seasonal favourite. And since their flavour is improved by cold
to this included ice cream, chocolate, cheese and cream. However it was Christmas, so Sue really only needs to fine-tune this aspect of her diet. Protein intake Sue's protein intake was higher than required (2g/kg maximum). Additional protein - that the body
instead of meeting friends for an early evening run. Here are some simple eating strategies that will keep you energised:Shrink your mealsRather than super-sizing your meals, keep portion sizes small to avoid stuffing yourself like a Christmas turkey
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