There’s no hotter issue in sports nutrition right now than the carbs versus carbs-plus-protein controversy. The battle pits scientist against scientist, small companies against behemoths, and new research against long-held beliefs. At one crucial

you run. "Exercisers shouldn't skip meals early in the day or try to run on fumes," she says. "But you don't require special foods after a workout - just a snack that offers a few carbs and a little protein." Drink water. But only when you're thirsty

Gatorade and 21 minutes 27 seconds after consuming Endurox R4.What is the key to chocolate milk’s powers of recovery? "The mixture of carbohydrate and protein in the chocolate milk could possibly have facilitated muscle glycogen resynthesis during

protein – and you’ll be fine.Weigh yourself daily during periods of intense training If you’re losing weight, make sure it’s from fat loss, not chronic dehydration. Maughan’s recommendation is to restrict actual weight loss to one per cent of body mass