of carbs, protein and even vitamins. They’re tasty and come in all kinds of flavours. When they’re good: Post-exercise. Liquid energy is better during or just before exercise. Calories: 200-300kcal per 75g barFig rolls Why they’re good: Chewy fig rolls

chilli flakes120ml white wine420g chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 handful spinach1⁄2 handful parsley, roughly choppedLoaf of wholemeal breadExtra virgin olive oil 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the garlic, onion,   carrot, celery and chilli

indulgence - this will make it easier to avoid bingeing on unhealthy treats.Carol Vorderman's Detox for Life (Virgin Books, £10.99) Take away tip Aim to drink at least two litres of water every day, and when you're exercising drink an extra 500ml per hour

carbohydrate, 14g protein, 13g fat (of which 3.3g saturates), 5.7g fibre, 1.1g salt.Roasted vegetable and mozzarella wholemeal baps2–3 plum tomatoes, halvedred pepperyellow peppergreen pepper1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil2 wholemeal baps25g reduced

GETTY IMAGESWe all know that a healthy diet is a balancing act of carbs, proteins and fats. But there's one factor runners often neglect, warns sports nutritionist Becky Stevenson (proactivate.co.uk): "Whether you've done an easy 20 minutes or been

is not what you need close to bedtime. Meadows advises increasing your mileage by no more than 10 per cent a week, and avoid training within two hours of bedtime.Action plan: Avoid training 2 hours before sleepIf you do choose to go out running

that should not be ignored. We asked Andy Lane of Tri Coaching Wales (tricoachingwales.com) for advice on how to tailor training to suit the male and female mind and body.Women1. Embrace strength training Women are often concerned that weight training

Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1

- this will make it easier to avoid bingeing on unhealthy treats.Carol Vorderman's Detox for Life (Virgin Books, £10.99) What's on the menu? Detox diets are designed to give your body a break from the toxins that may build up when you eat too many processed foods

Snacking is a national epidemic. Research published in June 2010 suggested that nine out of 10 British adults snack between meals and half do so daily. Curbing your snacking - or at least finding healthy alternatives - is crucial to weight