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After Effects
By Ruth Emmett on 05/05/2009 09:08:07
However you run, you have to eat well afterwards to lock in the benefits
GETTY IMAGESWe all know that a healthy diet is a balancing act of carbs, proteins and fats. But there's one factor runners often neglect, warns sports nutritionist Becky Stevenson (proactivate.co.uk): "Whether you've done an easy 20 minutes or been
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Veg-Based Desserts: Healthy Treats
By Ruth Emmett on 09/03/2012 16:00:00
Be virtuous and still eat cake with these veg-based desserts
of overcooking, or it will turn into an ordinary cake.The SkinnyCalories 351Carbs 33gSugars 26gProtein 6.5gFat 22gSaturates 13gPicture credits: Ewelina Karbowiak
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Get Away With It
By Ruth Emmett on 08/12/2009 09:11:33
Why a bit of what you enjoy needn't hurt your running
. Dedicate 35 minutes to carbs. Add 15 minutes of protein and healthy fats. The remaining 10 minutes? Have fruit for dessert.BAD GUY: SALTThe good news: It's always wise to keep your salt intake below 6g a day. Yet during long runs "prolonged sweating can
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Protect Against Toenail Problems
By Ruth Emmett on 06/04/2010 12:23:43
Don't fail your toenails: these ailments can be remedied, but are better prevented
.First step: Leave it for a day. If the swelling remains, puncture the nail with a sterilised needle to drain the fluid. Apply antiseptic cream.Thickened, rough and yellow nailsDiagnosis: Onychauxis An overproduction of keratin, the protein that makes up your
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Weathering the Season
By Ruth Emmett on 03/11/2011 10:00:00
Banish bad winter running habits and keep training all season
-regulating melatonin and its mood-boosting counterpart, serotonin. First defence: Carb-rich foods help lift your mood by triggering the release of serotonin. Eat wholegrains alongside protein sources such as turkey, cottage cheese and fish. These contain tryptophan
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Runner-Friendly Fast Food
By Matthew Kadey, Ruth Emmett on 11/05/2012 12:00:00
Rustle up fast food that's far tastier and healthier than your local takeaway
.Ditch: Takeaway cheese and tomato pizzaSwitch: Muscle-repairing veg and chicken pizzaPrepared chicken breast strips have a stellar 11:1 protein-to-fat ratio to help build muscle. And pesto, which is full of pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil, provides a tasty shot
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Discover Your Food Personality
By Ashley Gartland, Ruth Emmett on 20/10/2010 13:24:28
Every runner has a food personality - find out yours and make the most of it.
, and they quickly refuel after. But grazers can eat too many or too few calories if they don't watch portion sizes, and convenient options like cereal bars often lack essential protein.Eat smarter: Calculate your calorie needs using a website such as nutritiondata
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Rapid Recovery
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:56:27
The standard recipe for injury recovery is a few weeks of rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. But there are steps you can take to minimise lost training time
your intake of protein, which builds muscles and soft tissues, to between 100g and 120g a day. Other recovery nutrients include iron to build blood; and zinc to speed-up wound healing - both are found in lean meat, whole grains and fortified cereal
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