heavy periods and if their diet fails to provide sufficient iron. This can be caused by not eating enough iron rich foods and by consuming foods which inhibit iron absorption (tea and coffee are major culprits).Men are at a very low risk of iron
is to stay away from like-minded people that haven't recovered. Don't feel guilty about this. Running requires you to be fit and healthy, and it will inspire you beyond belief. I am training for a marathon, and have not weighed myself during training – and I
. "Running jostles the contents of the stomach, and in certain people the pressure relaxes the valve that normally keeps acid in its place – the oesophageal sphincter – allowing acid to come up." The fix: Avoid common trigger foods – caffeine, chocolate, mint
that is especially crucial for your babys healthy development, is found in citrus fruits, enriched grain products, and green, leafy vegetables. Your prenatal vitamin should include 400 micrograms of folate. CalciumInclude calcium-rich foods such as fortified soy
the problem? A When you have food in your stomach, the body produces acid in order to start the digestive process. With an empty stomach, the acid has nothing to attack but the stomach lining, and can be a source of pain. And although we advise people
Food and diet are an essential part of a runner’s training programme. It’s perfectly normal to try out different foods and eating patterns – do you eat an hour before you run, or two hours? Do you switch from cow’s to soya milk, or increase your
you stay healthy. A poor recovery strategy can lead to fatigue, chronic tiredness, muscle soreness, poor sleep and increased susceptibility to infections and injury. Recovery in the body involves a complex process of adaptation to the physical stress
overall intake, you don’t need to banish any one food from your diet.The myth: Reduced-fat foods are a healthy choiceThe truth: Ironically, eating low-fat foods has helped make the nation’s people look more like the Michelin Man. But how has that happened
work will have been in vain. Think about it: jet lag, disorientation, unfamiliar food, contaminated water and, perhaps, a little alcohol - travelling overseas to take part triathlons offers plenty of opportunity to fall ill. But we at TW are here
hormones. But when a heavy training schedule puts pressure on your immune system, you can ensure that you make healthy diet choices.The key to maintaining an efficient and effective immune system is to consume enough of the nutrients that play a vital role
