snacking is in. Actually it’s not even called snacking any more – it’s called ‘grazing’, and nutrition experts now believe that grazing on five smaller meals throughout the day is better than eating three big ones.Why should this be? It’s mainly because a
unanswered. Your doctor will need to know whether the headache is localised or generalised, what type of pain it is – whether it throbs, stabs or aches, whether it’s present on waking and whether it worsens with certain actions, such as coughing, sneezing
and meat; ready-made sauces and condiments Extra salt is needed if you sweat a lot or exercise in hot, humid conditions Excessive sweating during exercise may cause a marked sodium loss, but as salt is present in most foods, supplements aren't necessary
. Congratulations.However, if youre convinced you need a supplement to meet your nutritional needs, since your diet is less than perfect, the alphabet soup of dietary supplements presents you with bewildering choices. Shelves bulge with options. Heres what you
of the American College of Sports Medicine in Nashville produced a number of lectures, presentations and discussions on hyponatremia. The big one was the president’s lecture on "Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia" by Dr Joe Verbalis. A one-marathon finisher
is appealing to you.Another tip that works for many is to present your food in really small portions. Try a sandwich with the crusts cut off, cut into small bite-sized chunks or a small pot of yoghurt with half a banana chopped into it, then try and build up
Ruth is a leading sports dietician and a member of the British Dietetic Association and Health Professional Council. She is also an advisor to Sportscotland's Institute of Sport, specialising in helping athletes of all levels prepare nutritionally
