Summer is here, and so is barbeque season. This annual meat-and-beer fest can seem like a nightmare for runners trying to fuel their training healthily, but our expert tips and recipes will help you fuel your running right.What to AvoidStep away

Baking keeps the fat content of this comfort dish in check. You can also chef Art Smith's risotto on the side.Serves: 4240ml buttermilk2-3 tsp hot pepper sauce 4 skinless chicken breasts, halved 135g wholewheat panko breadcrumbs (Hanayuki Panko Breadcrumbs, £3.98 for 340g, availa...

Pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado's gluten-free mini loaves with no added fat make the ideal fuel before a long run.240g organic apple sauce440g black beans, drained200g wholegrain oat flour90g cocoa powder 2 tbsp baking powder1 tsp salt230ml agave syrup2 eggs60ml coffee1 tsp vani...

Britain's soft vegetable season is just beginning to get into its stride so celebrate spring with this salad packed with green beans. As well as being full of vitamin K, the beans are a good source of manganese, an antioxidant that helps you convert essential fats into race-winni...

Hearty, healthy and as hot as you like, Jamaican jerk spices will warm you up after a winter run. And if you can't stomach more turkey, try chicken, pork or tofu to beef up the traditional Caribbean side dish of fibre-rich rice and peas. Serves: 2Preparation: 35-40 mins2 turkey b...

Best served in a toasted ciabatta roll stuffed with salad, these vegetarian  patties pack in nearly 20 times more carbs than a standard burger, and less than half the fat. They also keep their shape after freezing, so you can cook up a big batch in advance. Simply reheat with a c...

Britain’s loose-leaf lettuce season is just getting underway: make the best of it with this hearty, filling take on a traditional salad. Halloumi cheese is a delicious source of protein, and when baked delevlops a creamy, molten centre.Serves: 4Preparation: 45 mins350g butternut ...

Perfect as a delicious packed lunch or as a side dish with dinner, this autumnal salad is a filling, healthy and warming way to add more vegetables to your diet. Vegetarians can replace the shredded chicken with roasted cashew nuts, so they don’t miss out on flavour and all-impor...

Quinoa is a complete protein source, bringing essential amino acids, as well as magnesium, iron and fibre to the table. The pomegranate packs in more antioxidants than a cup of green tea, and the feta is rammed full of calcium.Serves: 4Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: up...

Tahini paste, made from crushed sesame seeds, gives this summery meal a nutty tang. A good source of calcium, it is also rich in B vitamins and in the amino acid methionine, essential for helping the liver process toxins and fats. Watercress rounds out the meal with a hearty dose...