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Supplementary Benefits?
By Kate Szumanski on 22/12/2002 19:41:19
Makers of supplements promise you the earth. But will their products really make you slimmer, trimmer, faster and stronger? We investigate the time-released mega-complex world of nutritional supplements
be achieved by an adequate and balanced diet alone. Further research echoes similar sentiments.Attempting to negotiate the murky waters of supplements is Anita Bean, author of The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bean along with the British Nutrition
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Meat: Power Cuts
By Jessica Girdwain on 25/06/2012 09:33:00
Power your runs, boost recovery and stay lean with these cuts...
Staying slim doesn’t have to mean a diet of lettuce. In fact, if you’re running and looking to stay trim, it’s essential you get the building blocks to rebuild your metabolism-boosting lean muscle. The main ingredient, protein, is packed into meat
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Q+A: Is coffee an acceptable recovery drink?
By on 12/04/2011 11:00:57
Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise
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Some Like it Hot
By Ruth Emmett on 17/04/2012 10:00:00
Turn up the heat in your kitchen for a range of running benefits
Up the flavour – and flavonoid – credentials of your dinner with these recipes from the Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith (£20, Duncan Baird). From burning fat to aiding recovery, each dish has a specific benefit. All recipes serve four.The Spice RackCuminTaste: Earthy,...
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Fuel Your Fire
By David Morton on 02/02/2010 14:31:41
The perfect nutrition strategy is the key to success in long-distance races. Here's a simple guide to keeping your tank topped up
of the body-wall interface. In fact, by maintaining your glycogen levels your body need never come near anything vaguely brick-like whatsoever."It's a combination of people running too hard and not using the right nutrition," says Anderson. "Someone who has
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Supplements Made Simple - Glutamine
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:35
What is it - and does a runner need it?
UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Found abundantly in your muscles and blood plasma, the nonessential amino acid glutamine serves as fuel
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Eat by the Clock
By on 19/10/2011 14:00:00
Feed your body the right nutrients at right time throughout the day to boost your performance
is obviously important to power your run and replenish energy stores, but so is protein, as this improves carbohydrate usage and supports muscle recovery. Fat and fibre should be limited as they slow the transition of food through the gut and can be a source
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Q+A: When I run I eat more. How do I lose weight?
By Sarah Schenker on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Im planning to run a marathon, but Im also trying, unsuccessfully, to lose weight. When I run, my appetite increases, and I find that I eat more and put on weight rather than lose it. What can you suggest?A Perhaps surprisingly, losing body
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A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks
By Runner's World on 07/11/2006 16:59:36
What's an energy drink... or an electrolyte... or a recovery drink? Here's a 30-second guide
with a little protein: (eg High5 4:1) These products are still relatively rare but some research suggests that a little protein in a carbohydrate drink can improve performance on the run.Recovery drinks Post-run drinks usually contain around 70
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Minestrone with spring vegetables
By on 23/04/2013 12:46:34
Refuel after your run with this quick and easy seasonal veggie soup
-leaved endive is rich in vitamin K and folate• Beans are an excellent source of fibreNutrition (per serving)Calories 220 Carbs 41gFibre 10gProtein 10gFat 4g
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