of whom have no regular exercise program. The hope was that the pyramid would help put the US governments dietary guidelines into common practice. Today, however, the Food Guide Pyramid is as outdated as the Four Food Groups. Numerous nutritional advances
of Sydney researchers found that low glycaemic solid carbohydrates (which release energy slowly), eaten before training, improved endurance because they provide a sustained release of energy. Another Australian study compared an energy bar (plus water
doorstep - which is great for the environment as well as your wallet. Together, they're the perfect recipe for healthy and hearty fuel for your increasing training load as the nights draw in. Apples Since the Romans brought the apple to the Britain, we
it matter where the carbohydrates we eat come from? FINgersA. Healthy wholefood options are always your best bet - they have a high nutritional value and will give you a good blend of fast- and slow-release carbohydrates. Ideally, try to consume slow
the US Department of Agriculture appropriated it for a report on nutrition. Specifically, a calorie was defined as the unit of heat required to raise 1g of water 1 degree Celsius.To apply this concept to foods such as sandwiches, scientists would set food
and relatively expensive, it’s natural to wonder whether solid food could be a realistic alternative. The answer – we found – is that bite-sized chunks of sweet snacks are not inedible in training, but they are inferior in that they don’t get converted
. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines
Winter might seem like a lean time, but forget getting by on imported or tinned food - Britain's farmers are on hand with a bounty of nutrient-packed fruit and veg. Fill up on fuel for your winter training with the very best of British - and as well
Nutrition IndexHere are seven must-read nutrition articles for every runner: • Food Groups: The Basics• Eating And Training: How To Time It Right• The Ultimate Runners' Snacks• Healthy Takeaway Options• Vegetarian tips• Five healthy eating plans
