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Recipe: Lighter beef stroganoff
By on 06/02/2013 12:05:29
The benefits:MushroomsThese delicious and versatile fungi may fight colds and flu. Compounds in the white button variety boost the activity of immune-system cells that help tackle infections. Mushrooms also contain vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid
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Refuel Rules
By on 18/11/2009 14:38:47
of carbohydrate refuelling throughout the day.10. Ensure a good variety of foods in the 24-hour recovery period to help support your immune system and protect you from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.11. Replace 150-200 per cent of fluid losses over a 2
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Recipe: Thai Chicken Omelette
By on 28/04/2011 13:51:53
Enjoy a delicious, protein-packed meal that's ready in minutes
.CarrotsCarrots are bursting with vitamin A, important for good vision, cell growth and maintaining a strong immune system.Many thanks to eggrecipes.co.uk/mealsinminute for providing this recipe, which was printed in the May 2011 edition of Triathlete's World magazine.
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Recipe: Spaghetti with Pesto, Red Potatoes and Green Beans
By on 15/06/2011 15:07:56
Get your antioxidant fix with this filling meal
, such as Desiree, can be cooked with the skin on, to retain more nutrition.Green BeansThese are packed with good things: fibre, for effective digestion; antioxidants such as vitamin C to protect the body from free radicals; vitamin A, needed for a strong immune
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Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Beetroot, Wild Rice and Herb Salad
By on 25/07/2011 10:00:00
Enjoy a summer salad that's bursting with health benefits
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
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Eat Well, Race Fast
By on 24/11/2009 11:50:38
Follow these easy refuelling steps to perform at your peak on race day
With three disciplines to consider, it's easy to make mistakes when you're eating and drinking during training and racing. That's the bad news. The good news is that it's easy to avoid triathlon's common nutritional pitfalls if you plan ahead
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
such as spreads, yoghurts and eggs.ZincYour immune system needs zinc to function effectively. As with iron, vegetarian sources of zinc may be poorly absorbed because of the phytate concentrations in plant foods; in addition, plant foods don't contain as much zinc
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
brain, a proper nutrition plan may take a back seat.But proper nutrition is central to your training and to race success. By fuelling correctly and ensuring you're hydrated before, during and after training, you will perform and feel better and still
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30 Foods That Will Save Your Life
By on 18/11/2009 12:57:43
Triathletes tend to watch what they eat, but with a little thought, you can seriously improve your chances of staying healthy, fit and strong
Centre. Other herbs are also rich in antioxidants, so get chopping.26. Button mushroomsWhite button mushrooms ward off viruses by boosting your immune system, says a study from Tufts University in Boston. Their potent antioxidants also combat cancer
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Put Down the Pre-race Pasta
By on 18/11/2009 11:45:26
Most triathletes turn to carbs for their pre-race meal. But should they?
One of the long-enduring and rarely questioned traditions associated with triathlon events of all kinds is the substantial pasta dinner the evening before race day. After all, who doesn't believe in the hearty, turbo-fuelling advantages of eating a
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