, or water along with food that contains sodium. After especially long or hard runs, you also need protein to help your muscles heal. That’s why recovery drinks are ideal – they provide protein and fluid to help you rehydrate. ‘Chocolate milk is a great
regular basis. You play hard, so you need more calories, more protein, and more nutrients than the average sedentary person. To know how much and what types of food you should eat, you need a different plan. Thats why I designed the Play Hard Pyramid
) Protein 93g 1.3g/kg) 1.2-1.6g/kg/day (85 - 113g) Fat 122g (42.3% energy intake) Approx. 25% energy intake or 1g/kg/day TOTAL ENERGY 2600kcal Approx 2400 - 2900kcal per day, or 3300kcal if doing a long run
Protein 82g 1.1g/kg) 1.2-1.6g/kg/day (90 - 120g) Fat 56g (28.2% energy intake) Approx 25% energy intake or 1g/kg TOTAL ENERGY 1813kcal Approx 2200kcal when not training increasing up to 3450kcal per day when
whether your dinner breaks down into the ideal ratio of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Instead, use this easy rule: about a quarter of your plate should be covered with a protein food (lean red meat, chicken, fish etc), and the rest should be filled
in the mouth this cannot happen for fats or protein).Avoid fruit juice, milk, carbonated soft drinks such as lemonade and if you’re going to use sports drinks, sip and do not gulp. In summary, a low fat (quicker to digest) and light in volume fuel is your best
by the soluble fibre in beetroot. It also contains vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as potassium, magnesium and iron.ChickenFirst, remove the fatty skin. Second, enjoy the massive protein hit chicken offers (about 22g per 100g). The body needs protein for growth
are more accurate than others.) Once you know it, refer to the table below. Recommended Overweight Obese Men 6-18% 19-24% Over 25% Women 10-25% 26-30% Over 31% STRATEGY 7:Get adequate proteinOf the three nutrients that supply calories
hunger pangs. The apricots contain fibre and vitamins, and nuts and seeds are also packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.Of course, nuts are high in fat and there was a time not too long ago when we were encouraged to run a mile from them
Food writer Pam Anderson suggests serving these spuds with roasted chicken to create a carb-and-protein packed recovery meal.Serves: 6 3 large potatoes, washed, dried, and pricked all over with a fork1/2 tsp olive oil, plus 3 tbso olive oil1/2 tsp
