. Using low-fat stock and skinless chicken breast – and skipping the sour cream and cheese – keeps it light, though you can sling them in for extra protein if you like. Finally, avocado brings B vitamins and magnesium to the recovery party – both are key

The chef:  Pam AndersonActive ingredients: Despite harbouring less than 200kcal and a slender six grams of fat, this pudding provides you with a hit of muscle-repairing protein (from the chocolate milk). Plus there’s bone-boosting calcium and, via

you’re ordering. Try to avoid items on the menu that are deep-fried; they’re packed with unhealthy hydrogenated fats. Cashew nuts are a good option. “They’re often used in Chinese cooking and they contain a healthy fat that supports the immune system

, this mineral stimulates taste, smell, appetite and mood. Lean beef also contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, while iron and vitamin B12 promote healthy red blood cells.Greek yoghurtAs well as containing double the amount of protein as regular yoghurt

cent. But they didn’t find an increased risk from the consumption of unprocessed beef, pork and lamb. “This indicates that lean beef can, in fact, be part of a heart-healthy diet,” says Anding.Your Concern: “It’s full of saturated fat”Our Answer

.com).Active ingredientsx: A huge 59g of carbs, combined with fuelling amino acids, protein and a dose of healthy fats from the peanuts delivers slowly releasing energy – though you’ll want to leave several hours between scoffing this and heading out to allow your body time

weight takes a hefty surge, and I’m ready to get back on track by training,’ she says. Active ingredients: With any fuel you take in close to your run, the key is keeping the fat and fibre down so your digestive system isn’t taxed as you run. Here you get

-promoting combo of vitamin C, folate, potassium and lycopene.PER SERVING: 665kcal, 39g carbs, 3g fibre, 50g protein, 35g fatIngredients (serves 8):15 lasagne sheets (soaked in piping hot water for 10 minutes)1kg chopped cooked chicken1 ½ tsp dried basil340g cream

Organisation, its beneficial components include manganese (almost half of your daily needs are met here), anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, double the amount of calcium than you’ll get from wholewheat, and heart-protecting mono-unsaturated fats. That’s on top

-run days is an efficient way of burning fat and increasing blood flow to aid recovery. On cross-training days, walk for 30-60 minutes continuously or do five- to 10-minute segments throughout the day. Keep the pace quick, but not so demanding you’d struggle