Forget energy bars, nutrient-enhanced drinks and other fortified foods. When it comes to fuel, ‘real’ foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats, are a far better option. Within the body, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients work together with thou...

going for longer. It's also great if you're trying to lose weight as it keeps you feeling full. Fruit and fibre In other words, fresh fruit and foods that are packed with fibre. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy," said Benjamin Franklin – and who are we to argue with such an august figure?The problem most runners have, though, is reconciling sinking a couple of cold ones with the consequential effect on their training. However, al...

)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

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can be tricky to squeeze a nutritional meal into the hectic period between waking up and going to work. These 10 top breakfasts are tasty, simple and designed with runners

food you’re already eating even better. Now, will it be mushrooms, fried onion rings...If you're a Runner's World UK magazine subscriber, you can see a full 10 sets of good-better-bests right here, including pre- and post-run nutrition. Otherwise, enjoy

." So enjoy some roast potatoes for once. Milk also works because it contains fat, as well as protects the stomach. Dr Sarah Schenker, nutritionist with the British Nutrition Foundation, recommends slow-release carbohydrates (such as oats, brown rice

. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines

Making healthy, performance-enhancing food choices isn't just about picking a salad rather than a quarter-pounder in McDonalds, or replacing Mars Bars with apples on your weekly shopping list. The decisions we make every time we sit down for a meal, or grab a quick snack, can hav...

. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines