Tomatoes taste great (if you choose carefully and don't leave them in the fridge - they don't like the cold) and they're stuffed with things that are good for you, notably vitamins C, A and K, and the carotenoid lycopene. Many studies suggest that lycopene has powerful cancer-fig...

The Knack Of The SnackFor all sorts of reasons - scientific research, improved transport, refrigeration, additives, greed - we are taunted and tempted day and night by fatty, sugary, visually enticing foods and drinks. They're everywhere and they can be hard to resist, but if you...

Association and The Nutrition Society. She has completed the London Triathlon twice. Sarah regularly writes for magazines, newspapers and journals.

Ingredients (serves 4)• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts• 150g white rice • I litre reduced-sodium chicken stock• 1 tbsp lemon zest strips• 1 cinnamon stick (about 7cm long)• 1 bay leaf• 2 large eggs• 2 large egg yolks• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice• ¼ tsp cayenne peppe...

Ingredients 8 large British Lion eggs 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2.5cm (1-inch) piece root ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 8 spring onions, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin sticks 75g beansprouts 1 tbs...

Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 200g tenderstem broccoli, stems cut in half 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced ½ bunch spring onions, sliced 200g leftover roast chicken, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium-hot red chilli ...

Q. I want to practise my nutrition for race day but my trainer says I should wait until a few weeks before the race so I get the maximum benefit - is he right?A. It's imperative that you experiment during training to find out what will work best

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

protein. It is this protein portion that will help you to feel fuller for longer.Henrietta Bailey Henrietta Bailey  is a nutritionist who works as part of the Pure Sports Medicine team (puresportsmed.com). She specialises in sports nutrition

Q. I've had stomach issues when racing. I'm about to do an Ironman and am considering taking Imodium. Is this a bad idea?A. No. Between 20 and 40 per cent of all serious runners experience bowel problems when running. Anxiety and mechanical forces probably play a part, as does g...