regular basis. You play hard, so you need more calories, more protein, and more nutrients than the average sedentary person. To know how much and what types of food you should eat, you need a different plan. That’s why I designed the Play Hard Pyramid

Let's face it, we all love food. But everyone has different eating patterns: some keep a track of everything; others grab whatever they can on the go. There's no right or wrong way to eat well - what works for one runner might not for the next. Work

Every day you are bombarded with images of food, facts about food and outright lies about food, and this constant barrage has to compete with what you already think you know about food. Sometimes you just want a few simple questions answered. So

Are you struggling to cut back on your favourite foods now February is here? The good news is that a little of what you like might actually be better for your body.To debunk the myths about the foods you like most - and to show some

Runners need the right fuel to provide energy. Even if you are running to lose weight, you still need to make sure you are eating enough - enough of the right food groups that is. Our panel of nutritionists and five weight-loss runners explain what

If you’re fed up of ruining your hard work with greasy takeaways, put down the phone and pick up your pinny. With ready-to-use ingredients, you can cook post-run meals that are far healthier – and cheaper – than the ‘goods’ from your local  takeaway.Ditch: Takeaway cheese and tom...

bones more quickly. So in addition to sound medical advice, choose the right combinations of foods to speed recovery and get back on track. Follow our slideshow to find out where to aim your trolley when you shop.Picture credit: Sue Tallon

, from the not bad to the perfectly awful.Chinese"There has been a lot of negative publicity about the use of the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Chinese food and there are now fewer places using it as an ingredient," says Currell. However, it

, from the not bad to the perfectly awful.Chinese"There has been a lot of negative publicity about the use of the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Chinese food and there are now fewer places using it as an ingredient," says Currell. However, it

simple healthy adjustments to your diet, you can reduce your risk of developing cancer. These are the foods you should be sure to have in your cupboard and fridge.1. AvocadoReplace mayonnaise with a spread of ripe avocado to moisten dry sandwiches