of carbs, protein and even vitamins. They’re tasty and come in all kinds of flavours. When they’re good: Post-exercise. Liquid energy is better during or just before exercise. Calories: 200-300kcal per 75g barFig rolls Why they’re good: Chewy fig rolls

minutes Makes: 15 bars100g almonds100g cashew nuts100g blanched hazelnuts50g pumpkin seeds50g sunflower seeds1 tablespoon milled flax seeds1 tablespoon shelled hemp150g rolled oats175g dried figs175g dried dates150g raisins175g butter75g runny honey125g

-raising flour, 100g butter, 150g caster sugar, two eggs and a pinch of salt. Bake for 1-1½ hours until the bread is golden on top and a skewer comes out clean. Fresh muffins are also a great idea. Use wholemeal flour and add some fruit for fast-burning sugar

are more accurate than others.) Once you know it, refer to the table below. Recommended Overweight Obese Men 6-18% 19-24% Over 25% Women 10-25% 26-30% Over 31% STRATEGY 7:Get adequate proteinOf the three nutrients that supply calories

: granola or cereal oat bar; rice pudding; yoghurt with a handful of dried fruit; 1-2 slices of malt loaf; half a lean meat/low fat sandwich; rice cakes with banana and a drizzle of honey on top; breadsticks; a crumpet or if you really like your biscuits