going for longer. It's also great if you're trying to lose weight as it keeps you feeling full. Fruit and fibre In other words, fresh fruit and foods that are packed with fibre. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise
also offer protection against some cancers.Red PotatoesThe humble - and let's be honest, it's not much to look at - potato has had a bad reputation in terms of nutrition because we have a habit of frying it in fat, covering it with cheese or mixing
grab a cup of ice and dump it down your shorts onto your legs.7. Sustain yourselfNutrition plays a big part on race day. Once you’ve got your plan in place, don’t change it. Michael Hagen, a coach with Carmichael Training Systems and a top age
a half) for women.There are also benefits linked to recovery from exercise, says nutritionist Kim Pearson (www.equilibria-health.co.uk). "Beer contains predominantly water and carbohydrate, both of which are essential in post-race recovery," she says
in protein, particularly high-quality protein, but there is no need to worry; by eating a varied and well-balanced diet, vegetarian triathletes can obtain the necessary nutrients to adequately fuel the body for hours of training and racing.The current
an added boost, as will jelly beans or a banana. Few runners are able to tolerate anything more while on the run. If you’re planning to eat or drink during a race, try doing so a few times in training beforehand. There’s no way of predicting how your body
appetite later and you'll crave calories (often from fat) that night.Count the carbs: Sure, you need a full supply of carbohydrate energy before a big race, but many runners take in too many high-calorie carbohydrate foods day in and day out, notes
Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed to make you healthier, fitter and faster1. Plan your diet Devise a sensible eating plan that you can stick to, which will suit your lifestyle. Don’t set yourself
’s best friend, but just like chums, you have to choose your carbs wisely. The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (non-subscriber preview)Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet.Nutrition FAQs Frequently-asked questions
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. Vitamin C helps protect your body from oxidative damage caused by exercise and other stresses such as air
