There’s no hotter issue in sports nutrition right now than the carbs versus carbs-plus-protein controversy. The battle pits scientist against scientist, small companies against behemoths, and new research against long-held beliefs. At one crucial
, high in fat, is something you should learn to savour in small pieces. "Chocolate is high in saturated fat and relatively low in other essential nutrients," says Runner’s World nutrition editor Anita Bean. However, for an occasional sweet, indulgent
on hydration in the UK, agrees with Valtin. You hear this advice from magazines, but where is it actually coming from? Not the Department of Health. Tim Lawson, director of Science In Sport, a sports nutrition company, believes that the eight glasses rule
