independent study, in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, to show that dark chocolate allows the arteries to expand and carry more blood. RW magazine subscribers can see the article in full here. If you'd like to to subscribe and see them all
GETTY IMAGES1. WALK AND RUNRemember: miles are miles, as far as your belly's concerned. "Coming back from injury last year, I needed a plan to stop me piling on weight," says James Smith from Hemel Hempstead. "I stopped taking the bus and started walking to work and back instead....
)Sports nutrition veterans SIS launched REGO in 1995, and it has been a recovery staple ever since. With an extra shot of anti-oxidant vitamins to repair muscles, REGO combines a special mix of complex carbohydrates, fructose and protein to aid quick recovery from
to spread this out during the day, including some at lunchtime and using a recovery shake. It would also be beneficial to Nigel to vary his protein sources - before, he mainly ate chicken. Including some red meat two to three times per week would double up
helps replace sweat losses) and the carbohydrate (which will help maintain energy levels) they contain. The amount you consume should be dictated by your sweat loss - try not to lose more than 2% body weight from fluid losses. Recovery Sue is eating a
a half) for women.There are also benefits linked to recovery from exercise, says nutritionist Kim Pearson (www.equilibria-health.co.uk). "Beer contains predominantly water and carbohydrate, both of which are essential in post-race recovery," she says
fish is 4 x 140g per week for males. Protein intake Rob eats protein-rich foods at each main meal but could boost his protein intake after long training sessions to enhance his recovery, particularly if he doesn't plan to eat a main meal straight away
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tuna). Protein intake Dan’s protein intake met his requirements but it was at the lower end of the range so could be increased slightly to maximise muscle recovery. Dan’s evening meal sometimes lacks a good protein source; cheese is often the main
in one instance, so this is not a real concern. Helen did choose good protein sources such as lean red meat, soya, dairy foods, fish and chicken. As her training volume increases, she may find it useful to combine protein and carbohydrate in a recovery
