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Kick Five Bad Fuelling Habits
By Simon Cole on 06/04/2011 09:10:40
Put those wicked ways behind you with these kick-it tricks
You're training regularly, but your diet could be draining you of energy and making things harder. High glycaemic index (GI) foods make for unstable energy levels with their fast but short-lasting release, while insufficient carb or protein
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Eggs: Factfile
By on 28/10/2011 12:11:09
Discover why eggs pack a nutritional punch, then get cracking with some of our favourite recipe ideas
Cheap, easy and ready in minutes, eggs are the perfect snack for busy runners. Not only are they are packed with iron and protein, helping your body repair and recover from training, they're also the star ingredient for a range of moreish meals
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A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks
By Runner's World on 07/11/2006 16:59:36
What's an energy drink... or an electrolyte... or a recovery drink? Here's a 30-second guide
with a little protein: (eg High5 4:1) These products are still relatively rare but some research suggests that a little protein in a carbohydrate drink can improve performance on the run.Recovery drinks Post-run drinks usually contain around 70
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Eat Carbs, Eat Smart
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 15:32:59
Eat the right carbs at the right time and you'll become more efficient and stronger in training - and see your race times plummet.
carbs such as brown pasta or brown rice will keep your glycogen levels topped up until the race. But watch out - carbs that have been over-boiled or -baked may release their energy much more quickly.Throw in some protein to slow the digestion of carbs
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All you can eat
By on 01/06/2012 12:17:51
Eating right is as important as training well. So we will give you all the nutritional tools you could ever need to eat the right foods in the correct amounts – in training, on race day and whenever you’re peckish
are carbohydrates, protein and fat. Let’s take them one at a time. Carbohydrates are our main source of energy. There are two types: simple carbs (such as sugar, found in sweets, jam and desserts) and complex carbs (found in cereals, bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
on starchy carbohydrates; you should also include two portions of protein-rich food, at least five of fruit and vegetables, and three of calcium-rich (dairy or alternative) foods.Nutrients lacking in the vegetarian diet will depend on the foods excluded
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Women's guide to nutrition
By on 25/04/2013 16:55:43
You’re a runner, so you need a balanced diet with plenty of punch
sports nutritionists on the best way to carbo load. To ensure you start a race with as much stored glycogen as possible, aim to consume a diet high in carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals, combined with plenty of fluids for two to three days before
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Amazing Graze
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/08/2002 19:35:45
Presenting the 21 best snacks for runners - low-fat, packed with energy and great to eat
won’t get sent to your room.Bananas Why they’re good: Bananas are full of carbohydrates. They are a good source of vitamin B6, which is vital for managing protein metabolism. (Runners need more protein during and after training.) When they’re good
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Hydration Myth-busters
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:59:06
Some of the received wisdom about hydration is not so wise
than those who consumed a non-caffeinated sports drink - probably because caffeine speeds up glucose absorption.Myth 4: More protein!At first, carbohydrates were the building blocks of sports drinks. Then protein muscled its way in, after early studies
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Losing Weight: Mastering Food Groups
By Dominique Brady on 10/01/2011 16:56:43
Lose weight whilst fuelling your running with our guide to the essential food groups.
to fuel my running, so I started eating more porridge, brown rice and lean protein," explains icclesuez.And the restCarbohydrates may provide fuel but the body also needs protein and fat to keep healthy. "The foundations of a good training diet should
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