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in Baltimore in the US announced a study that showed a small amount of chocolate slowed platelet clumping. Platelets are important blood cells that promote the formation of blood clots – useful when it comes to limiting blood loss from a wound, but not so good

neat square parcels. Serve warm.The BenefitsChickenThe nation's favourite meat is packed with protein, which you need to repair muscles that are damaged in training and racing. It's also a source of potassium, which, among other functions, promotes

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. The claims on bottles of pyruvate are stunning: "Increases endurance by 20 percent" and "Promotes 47

, adding stock as needed.4. Add the remaining butter and the parmesan to the risotto and season to taste. Remove from the heat and cover for one minute.The BenefitsRiceAdding rice to your diet seems to promote healthier eating habits. People who eat rice

– to improved athletic performance, neatly packaged and easily taken in capsule or tablet form.In the mid-1990s, brilliant claims on supplement labels prompted scientists to study the promotional claims of several popular dietary supplements on the market which

: your calorie and carbohydrate intake needs to match your training energy output. However, as your training volume increases and then tapers, so should your food intake. Planning your pre-race diet needn't be a nutritional nightmare: here are 25 handy

. Add pumpkin seeds for their Omega-3 fat content to help boost oxygen delivery during exercise and promote rapid recovery. Mid-morning snackGood Rice crackersBetter Wholemeal toast with honeyBest Fruit loafWhy? A carb-rich snack mid-morning will keep

to match your training energy output. However, as your training volume increases and then tapers, so should your food intake. Planning your pre-race diet needn't be a nutritional nightmare: here are 25 handy do's and don'ts to help get you started

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