in the afternoon, 500ml of sports drink during training and a 300ml milkshake after training. Fat intake Nigel's daily fat intake was generally pretty low but on one day the addition of a very large bag of nuts and a large portion ice cream pushed the average up

that weight-loss claims are valid when these supplements are combined with a low-calorie diet. When combined with caffeine, ephedra does enhance fat loss, suppress appetite, and stimulate fat burning beyond what would normally happen on a restricted

-vitamins, which convert carbohydrate to energy and are low in fat. As a general rule, the shorter the ingredients list, the higher the nutritional value. Avoid sugary and refined cereals such as cornflakes, rice cereals, puffed cereals (wheat, corn or rice

in calories to low-fat milk", but then putting a small knob of butter on top as food for the eyes.12. CornflourStir a little cornflour into your soups and the starch will instantly thicken watery affairs into hearty, healthy broths. As a bonus, cornflour

overseas races, particularly if they are a little unsure about the local food. But it’s not all good news, says Currell. “It’s better to avoid the pizzas that include high-fat meats such as salami. They contain fats that are most likely to induce

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

, add the mayonnaise and rocket. Top with the remaining two slices of bread. Cut each round in two. Vital statistics 686kcal, 96g carbohydrate, 40g protein, 18g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 9.7g fibre, 1.5g salt.Filling The GapsSwapFor MayoLow

jacket potato or bowl of pasta, once seen as a healthy choice, became foods likely to increase your weight.Health warningA number of low-carbohydrate diets have emerged and become very popular, though the total avoidance of carbohydrate is still largely

was pretty good overall, although saturated fat did comprise 11% of his energy intake when ideally it should be less than 10%. The foods Rob eat that contain saturated fat include doughnuts, cheese, mayonnaise, chocolate and the occasional cooked English

rule Consume two to three servings from the dairy group daily. The new rule Consume three 300ml portions of low-fat or fat-free milk, or the equivalent, each day. One portion is equivalent to two small (about 125ml) pots of yoghurt; 40g (two slices