and repair and it's also essential for the immune system. Chicken also contains the mineral selenium, another powerful antioxidant, and vitamin B3 (niacin), which helps protect the body's DNA from attack by free radicals.Wild riceIt's actually a type of grass

with vitamin B12 (which helps metabolise energy), iron (which transports oxygen to muscles) and zinc (which bolsters the immune system). Red meat gets a lot of bad press and it can have its nutritional drawbacks, but not if you choose wisely.Your Concern

(Cinnamon chicken) Rule 2: Eat meat, poultry or eggs from free-range or grass-fed animalsBy eating lean meats, poultry and eggs, along with dairy products, runners can easily meet their increased protein needs and take in crucial minerals that can be hard

of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes (VeloPress, £16). Adding new foods to your diet re-energises a bored palate, she says, and provides a variety of nutrients your body needs to ramp up health and running performance. These substitutions for tried

, poultry or eggs from free-range or grass-fed animalsBy eating lean meats, poultry and eggs, along with dairy products, runners can easily meet their increased protein needs and take in crucial minerals that can be hard to get elsewhere. Meats are a great