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Take Home Lessons
By Anita Bean on 05/05/2004 11:15:30
Takeaway food has a reputation for being unhealthy, but a few wise choices make all the difference
and baked bean hot breakfast paniniCalories 540Calories 395Fat26gFat9.8gSugar 6.8gSugar 5.0gFibre 6.1gFibre 1.5gSalt 1.0gSalt 1.3gAll-day breakfastEgg mayo sandwichCalories 679Calories 394Fat 35gFat 20gSugar 8.7gSugar 2.7gFibre 6.6gFibre 3.8gSalt 3.75gSalt 2.0
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The Ultimate Runners' Snacks
By Anita Bean on 27/05/2005 11:46:08
They're the most popular convenience food there is, and with a little thought you can make them the perfect runners' food too
carbohydrate, 14g protein, 13g fat (of which 3.3g saturates), 5.7g fibre, 1.1g salt.Roasted vegetable and mozzarella wholemeal baps2–3 plum tomatoes, halvedred pepperyellow peppergreen pepper1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil2 wholemeal baps25g reduced-fat
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The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition
By Anita Bean on 28/03/2007 14:50:44
Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet
Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1
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The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (Preview)
By Anita Bean on 28/03/2007 18:38:03
Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet (Non-subscriber preview)
Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1
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Good, Better, Best: 3 Snacks And Meals For Runners
By Anita Bean on 22/11/2004 14:21:03
A preview for non-subscribers: Here's how to make the most of your mealtime and snacking choices
twice as much salt as salted peanuts (1.87g versus 1g per 100g). Muesli with a portion of fresh fruit makes a better choice. Oats and rye flakes are rich in cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre, naturally rich in B vitamins and iron, and apples are rich
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Good, Better, Best: 10 Snacks & Meals For Runners
By Anita Bean on 22/11/2004 11:20:29
How to make the most of your mealtime and snacking choices
they contain almost twice as much salt as salted peanuts (1.87g versus 1g per 100g). Muesli with a portion of fresh fruit makes a better choice. Oats and rye flakes are rich in cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre, naturally rich in B vitamins and iron
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Kicking The Habits
By Anita Bean on 16/03/2006 11:29:27
An unbalanced diet could be undoing all the good work you put into your training. Here's how to overcome your nutritional foibles
(monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 fats) and minimise the ones that can harm your health (saturated and trans fats).Aim to consume around 0.5-1g of healthy fats per kilogram of your body weight per day. Choose olive or rapeseed oil for cooking, use
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Q+A: Can I lose weight on 2000kcal a day?
By Anita Bean on 13/02/2006 13:49:25
Our experts answer real-life questions
and aim to create a calorie deficit of around 500kcal per day in order to lose 500g (one pound) of body fat over the course of a week. Most women typically expend around 2,000kcal every day (which is why it often appears on food labels as an official guide
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Q+A: How can a veggie eat omega-3 fish oils?
By Anita Bean on 13/02/2006 15:15:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
handful 0.2g Broccoli 0.1g 3 tablespoons (125g) 1.3g Sweet potatoes 0.03g medium (130g) 1.3g Omega-3 eggs 1 egg 0.4g
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Topping Up The Tank
By Anita Bean on 02/02/2010 14:00:21
Keeping filled up on the run is great, but you’ve got to start with a full tank of gas. Sports nutritionist Anita Bean tells you how to fill up the right way
juice two hours before the race, then 125-250ml just before.Pre-Race MealsAccompany any of the following with one to two cups (150-300ml) of water or diluted fruit juice (1 part juice, 1 or 2 parts water): Porridge with raisins and honey Cereal with milk
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