't the case in the typical western diet, though active people tend to have fairly healthy diets. "We now consume 20:1 omega-6 fats to omega-3s," says Jonny Bowden, author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. "Our inflammatory factory is overstaffed, and our

at a slower pace, rather than fewer at a faster tempo. A good rule of thumb devised in the USA is to train up to a heart rate calculated by taking your age from 180. So at 40 you train up to a HR of 140. If you have to walk occasionally to keep your HR

blood cholesterol. As a fitness enthusiast, you should be interested in fish oil for a different reason: its anti-inflammatory action. An omega-3 fatty acid supplement of 1 to 1 1/2 grams a day may reduce joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

Once forced to choose between sunflower oil and lard, we now have seemingly endless options in the cooking fats section of the supermarket. "And just as runners experiment with different sports nutrition products, we can experiment with oils

hill 40 to 80m long. Follow this sequence, each time running up the hill and jogging back to recover.Start with 10 reps (progressing to 20) - 5 runs at 50 per cent max speed, 2 to 3 runs at 80 per cent max speed,1 sprint at max speed.Calories burned

-boosting range of nutrients. Or you could try one of these...1. Buy a pot of low-fat fromage frais and throw in some dried apricots with some nuts and seeds. All of these have a low GI (Glycaemic Index), which means they release energy slowly and help prevent

1. The Fat- Burn ZoneMistake: Running slowly to stay in the 'fat-burning zone'.Why it keeps you fat: The body uses more fat when you're jogging along than when you're running hard, but the total calories you'll have burned by the end of your

fat and training to achieve faster times do not always go hand in hand. As a rough rule of thumb, a 10-stone runner burns 100kcal per mile. However, during low-intensity training, your body uses a high percentage of fat, and less glycogen

with salad leaves or fresh herbs.The SkinnyCalories 143Fat 11gCarbs 1.5gProtein 10gThanks to the Stilton Cheesemakers' Association for supplying this recipe and image.

50-55 per cent of your calories from carbs you should half-fill your plate with vegetables, fruits and some whole grains.Sass says the rest should be made up as follows: 25-30 per cent from fats (olive oil, avocado and so on) and 15-20 per cent from