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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
brain, a proper nutrition plan may take a back seat.But proper nutrition is central to your training and to race success. By fuelling correctly and ensuring you're hydrated before, during and after training, you will perform and feel better and still
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Watch Your Iron Levels
By on 18/11/2009 13:09:05
A lack of iron in your diet can really slow you down, but it's an easy problem to treat
to prescribe ferrous sulphate tablets, but you should also look closely at your diet.Strike a balanceA balanced diet should provide adequate iron but, in reality, when you're busy and training (and perhaps trying to lose some weight to improve speed), it can
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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
Being vegetarian doesn't mean you have to compromise on performance. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a vegetarian diet for endurance athletes is by no means detrimental. However, an athlete who consumes a poorly planned vegetarian diet may
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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
Deciding how much of your diet should come from carbs is another contentious issue. According to the British Nutrition Foundation we should get half our energy needs from carbohydrates, which is around 200g for women and 270g for men. However, Dr John Briffa
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Put Down the Pre-race Pasta
By on 18/11/2009 11:45:26
Most triathletes turn to carbs for their pre-race meal. But should they?
One of the long-enduring and rarely questioned traditions associated with triathlon events of all kinds is the substantial pasta dinner the evening before race day. After all, who doesn't believe in the hearty, turbo-fuelling advantages of eating a
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30 Foods That Will Save Your Life
By on 18/11/2009 12:57:43
Triathletes tend to watch what they eat, but with a little thought, you can seriously improve your chances of staying healthy, fit and strong
simple healthy adjustments to your diet, you can reduce your risk of developing cancer. These are the foods you should be sure to have in your cupboard and fridge.1. AvocadoReplace mayonnaise with a spread of ripe avocado to moisten dry sandwiches
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Fat's Fantastic
By on 18/11/2009 13:15:49
Omega-3 is the one fat we don't get enough of - and the one we can't live without
're unlikely to be consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids.Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Essential PUFAs come in two forms: omega-6 and omega-3. Your body can't make or store either, so you have to include them in your diet.Omega-6s
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Seven Super Veggies
By on 19/11/2009 15:31:33
These seven underrated veggies do more than fill space in the salad bowl
If broccoli and spinach are the rock stars of the vegetable world, then celery and lettuce are the stage-hands, working hard out of the limelight. For years we've dismissed these pale staples as nutritionally barren, focusing our attention
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Eat Well, Race Fast
By on 24/11/2009 11:50:38
Follow these easy refuelling steps to perform at your peak on race day
With three disciplines to consider, it's easy to make mistakes when you're eating and drinking during training and racing. That's the bad news. The good news is that it's easy to avoid triathlon's common nutritional pitfalls if you plan ahead
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