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Supplements Made Simple - Fish Oil
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:31
What is it - and does a runner need it?
UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. A type of oil called omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish such as salmon and tuna, can lower your
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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
Q I keep reading that omega-3 fish oils are really healthy, but I’m vegetarian. How can I include them in my diet without resorting to a tin of sardines? A It’s true that omega-3s are very good for you. Along with helping to reduce blood
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Check Your Oil (Preview)
By Claudine Ko on 09/06/2010 15:35:39
There are so many cooking oils on the shelves, and so many contradictory claims made about them, that it’s hard to know what’s good, what’s bad and what’s just slick advertising. We’ll set you straight.
on vegetable oilCorn, soybean, and other vegetable oils have high levels of omega-6 fats. These polyunsaturated fats aren't bad when they're balanced with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in abundance in oily fish such as salmon
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Check Your Oil
By Claudine Ko on 09/06/2010 15:15:46
There are so many cooking oils on the shelves, and so many contradictory claims made about them, that it’s hard to know what’s good, what’s bad and what’s just slick advertising. We’ll set you straight.
, and other vegetable oils have high levels of omega-6 fats. These polyunsaturated fats aren't bad when they're balanced with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in abundance in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel. But that often isn
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Thai red pumpkin curry
By on 14/12/2010 15:30:07
Get in the Halloween spirit with this vegetarian curry
handful of coriander, chopped1 medium pumpkin or squash, cut into 2cm pieces1 tbsp fish sauceThai rice or rice noodlesHeat the oil and saute the onion, ginger and garlic for about five minutes until the onion has softened
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What a catch!
By Matthew Kadey on 01/05/2013 15:00:00
We’ve fallen hook, line and sinker for fast fish. Not just a quick snack for runners, tinned seafood can be more nutritious than fresh...
of niacin, used by the body to convert food into energy. Quick to reproduce, wild anchovy populations are healthy and there is little contamination risk. The fish is often salt-cured and packed in olive oil, making them ideal after a sweaty run when you need
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Fat's Fantastic
By on 18/11/2009 13:15:49
Omega-3 is the one fat we don't get enough of - and the one we can't live without
. Usually I urge people to get nutrients from food, but in this case it's easier and more effective to take a fish-oil supplement, because eating too much fish raises concerns about mercury."
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
: protein, omega-3 fats, iron and zinc may be deficient if meat, poultry, fish and eggs are excluded. Add calcium to that list if milk and dairy foods are excluded. To ensure you're including enough of these vital nutrients, try the following
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The Fats Of Life
By on 05/06/2002 20:20:44
Good fat, bad fat... here are the simple basics you need to know
and margarine (17 per cent), fish oils (3 per cent) and eggs (4 per cent).Why do we need fat at all?In spite of its unhealthy reputation, some fat is necessary in the diet to keep us in good shape. For instance, the body requires a minimum of 25 grams of fat
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Kedgeree
By on 16/02/2012 10:00:00
Keep your engine fired and run for longer with this filling, tasty breakfast
Flaked fish and curried rice might not be an obvious breakfast choice, but even RW’s staunchest porridge fans were won over by this dish. Kedgeree mixes flavours of Indian cuisine with the protein-rich heartiness of a traditional British breakfast
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