your intake of protein, which builds muscles and soft tissues, to between 100g and 120g a day. Other recovery nutrients include iron to build blood; and zinc to speed-up wound healing - both are found in lean meat, whole grains and fortified cereal
in protein, particularly high-quality protein, but there is no need to worry; by eating a varied and well-balanced diet, vegetarian triathletes can obtain the necessary nutrients to adequately fuel the body for hours of training and racing.The current
tend to eat more vegetables, lean meat and fibre than those who don’t like the grain, according to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Rice eaters therefore have high levels of vital nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and iron than
-boosting range of nutrients. Or you could try one of these...1. Buy a pot of low-fat fromage frais and throw in some dried apricots with some nuts and seeds. All of these have a low GI (Glycaemic Index), which means they release energy slowly and help prevent
Vegetarians and occasional meat/fish eaters live longer than the general meat-munching population, according to research by the German Cancer Research Centre – something to relish as you whip up this nutrient-rich dish during National Vegetarian
how good it smells. But if you are a meat eater, you should know the facts about red meat and how to incorporate it into your diet. “Red meat is a wonderful source of nutrients,” says Roberta Anding, from the American Dietetic Association. It’s packed
an injured muscle too vigorously in the early stages, as fresh bleeding can cause the bruise to calcify and lose elasticity.CirculationBody tissues receive oxygen and other nutrients through arteries. These, like the branches of a tree, divide into ever
about your dietary habits. Do you have breakfast? Do you feel tired and hungry by the time you run in the evening? If your diet is repetitive and boring you may not be getting the variety of foods necessary for adequate nutrient intake. 2. Eat little
with milk solids, emulsifiers and heaps of added sugar. Also, skip chocolates with any mention of alkali or "Dutching," which are known to reduce nutrients.And of course, don’t be misled into thinking that chocolate is a health food. It’s not. Chocolate
into super health-boosting meals. "By making some easy additions to foods you already eat every day, you can provide your body with a greater variety of nutrients," says sports dietitian Molly Kimball. "Plus, you'll add new flavours to your same old diet
