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. A type of oil called omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish such as salmon and tuna, can lower your
have shown that populations with diets rich in fruit and vegetables run the lowest risk of cancer.The best way to increase your intake is by snacking on fruit or raw vegetables throughout the day. Many people struggle to meet the recommendations
intensity can increase the requirement of some vitamins, especially those involved in the production of the bodys energy. However, most people who run will naturally increase their intake of food to meet their energy demands and will therefore be getting
Q. Why should I bother with energy drinks? I know that I need to keep hydrated during training and racing, but isnt water good enough?A. As you run, two things happen: (1) you lose water as your body uses it to cool down and (2) you use muscle
of the British Nutrition Foundation. Here's how to add some nutritional punch to your menu, inspired by cuisines from around the world.Poland: BeetsGreat for: Soothing inflamed musclesHearty and rustic, Polish meals often feature beetroots, either raw in salads
's better to avoid the pizzas that include high-fat meats such as salami. They contain fats that are most likely to induce gastrointestinal problems and will increase the likelihood of you wanting to go to the toilet during the run."GOOD CHOICE: Vegetable
worst nightmare. But somewhere, I’d heard that I could run about two seconds per mile faster for every pound I lost. Accurate or not, this information radically changed my diet.For the first time in my life, I started scrutinising nutrition labels. I
Running a marathon, whether for the first time or as an experienced athlete, is a huge challenge and getting a suitable nutrition and fuelling strategy is often the one subject that troubles runners the most.Ensuring your body is stocked up
solidly running for hours, you need the right recovery food for that session." Work your diet around your training with our guide to common post-run problems. Post-run You crave more fuel than you burnt Starving after only 20 minutes? The glycogen stores
Q Im fortunate enough to spend a lot of my time working, and therefore running, in hot and humid countries. Recently though Ive noticed that I appear to be losing excessive amounts of salt (evidenced by stains on kit/trainers). I usually take
