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. Researchers have been touting the importance of this B vitamin for years, and with good reason. Women who don’t get enough folate before a...

doses improve performanceFolic acid (B vitamin) Essential in the formation of DNA; necessary for red blood cell manufacture Liver; green vegetables; wheatgerm Helps overall well-being No studies have been carried out on athletic performance and folic

find out if you are deficient in a particular nutrient? Some things make it more likely.Dieting. If you restrict your daily caloric intake to fewer than 1,200, you’re likely missing out on several important nutrients.Lactose intolerance. If you can

have a high glycaemic index (GI), which means their carbohydrates are fast-releasing. But sweet potatoes break down and release their carbohydrates more slowly, to provide longer-lasting energy. They are also rich in omega-3 oils (0.9g per 100g

Preparation: 25 minutes 60ml olive oil 2 leeks, sliced Salt and ground black pepper 240ml dry white wine 240ml vegetable stock 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or tarragon 2 boneless chicken breasts 3 large potatoes, cut into 3cm cubes 2 medium carrots

grass, bashed and finely chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced 4 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla) 1.5 tbsp light muscovado sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil 10 raw king prawns, shells off 1 onion, cut into thick slices 1 red chilli, finely chopped 3 cloves

of insulin in your body. This, in turn, encourages the amino acid tryptophan to enter your brain, prompting serotonin levels (and, consequently, your mood) to rise. Include carbohydrates in every meal and snack, aiming for 8-12 or more daily servings

the immune system – perfect to protect yourself when your resistance dips post-workout or to stave off coughs and colds before a big race.Peas and beans will also give you stacks of energy for your sessions – they’re packed with folic acid and Niacin (Vitamin

, nervous system Sources: Bread, wholemeal foods, fortified breakfast cerealsVitamin B2 (riboflavin)   Function: Tissue building, energy metabolism. Helps the body absorb folic acid Sources: Milk, meat (especially liver), green leafy vegetables, eggs

and there are no side effects. Problems start to occur if excessive dosages are taken. The recommended dosage for Panax is 100mg standardised extract twice daily, two weeks on and two weeks off. The usual dosage of standardised extract for Siberian ginseng is 150-450mg