help to prevent calcium deficiency and osteoporosis There is no evidence that extra calcium prevents osteoporosis; exercise - with adequate calcium intake - prevents bone loss. Runners who eat few or no dairy products may benefit from supplements

UAN:264 Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Calcium always has been and always will be the mineral for bone health. And bone health is not just a

, nuts and legumes Encourage muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown May offset protein breakdown in muscles; supplements can increase muscle growth or recoveryCoenzyme Q-10 Helps release energy from food to body's cells Can be made in the body; food

you to think you need can be tricky.Sorting through the HypeUnlike the restrictions put on food products, the FDA allows supplement manufacturers to make virtually any claim other than that their product can prevent a disease. These structure

UAN:236 Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have been a hot topic for years, and they do show promise

Method:Preheat the oven to 180C conventional setting.Brush a (22 cm square x 5cm deep) brownie tin with a little vegetable oil. Line the tin with parchment paper. Trim the paper to fit the tin. Brush the paper with a little more oil to prevent sticking

.GingerThis pungent, aromatic spice contains powerful compounds called gingerols, which act as anti-inflammatories. These compounds may also help prevent colon cancer. Ginger is also a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium and copper.Peanut butter

to consider your recovery needs, so having something at that time is better than trying not to eat anything. That said, there are factors that prevent people from eating so late. Some say they are not hungry after exercising; if this is the case, start small

Q. I want to practise my nutrition for race day but my trainer says I should wait until a few weeks before the race so I get the maximum benefit - is he right?A. It's imperative that you experiment during training to find out what will work best

-boosting range of nutrients. Or you could try one of these...1. Buy a pot of low-fat fromage frais and throw in some dried apricots with some nuts and seeds. All of these have a low GI (Glycaemic Index), which means they release energy slowly and help prevent