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Watercress and salmon fish cakes with watercress mayonnaise
By on 02/08/2011 12:45:30
Add watercress - the salad superfood - to recipes for a range of health benefits
Watercress is a running superfood. Add this versatile green leaf to your summer meals for a guaranteed health kick; it contains more iron than spinach, more calcium than milk and more vitamin C than oranges.Combine with salmon, which helps protect
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Watercress and garlic dip with king prawns
By on 09/12/2011 10:00:00
Add a sophisticated and nutritious starter to your Christmas menu
Banish retro prawn cocktail starters and instead rustle up this tasty dip in advance, then just grill prawns on the day. Watercress not only packs a peppery taste, it's also rich in vitamin C, calcium and iron, all essential nutrients for runners
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Falafel in pittas
By on 14/12/2010 16:25:09
If you like a pitta pocket or two
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
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Pick of the Crop: Summer
By Runner's World on 04/06/2009 12:56:43
Fuel up with the second in our series of quick and easy guides to the best of Britain's seasonal produce
counter. When you’re picking tomatoes, go for glossy, firm and bright tomatoes, and avoid pale, dull, bruised or dented veg. Watercress Getty Images Watercress has long been a popular health food, known for its revitalising
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BIG Christmas Index
By on 09/12/2011 10:00:00
Make this your tastiest year for celebrating with our nutritious festive recipes
pile up, you can tuck into the moreish recipes below and still feel saintly.Canapés and StartersWow guests with these unusual dishes or enjoy as a healthy snack any time of year:Stilton, celery and spring onion pateWatercress and garlic dip with king
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The Ultimate Runners' Snacks
By Anita Bean on 27/05/2005 11:46:08
They're the most popular convenience food there is, and with a little thought you can make them the perfect runners' food too
pepper100g (drained weight) tinned chickpeas in water40g watercress1 tomato, chopped1 wholemeal pittaIn a small bowl, mix the vinegar, mustard, honey and black pepper together with the tuna and chickpeas. Fold in the watercress and tomato. Warm the pitta
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The Making Of A Healthy Diet (Preview)
By Liz Applegate on 28/09/2005 17:06:03
Fuel your performance with these two healthy eating plans (Non-subscriber preview)
to eat vegetables from five different categories every week: Three portions of dark green vegetables (eg broccoli, spinach and watercress)Two portions of orange vegetables (eg carrots, butternut squash and sweet potatoes)Three portions of beans
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The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (Preview)
By Anita Bean on 28/03/2007 18:38:03
Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet (Non-subscriber preview)
Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1
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Iron - Are you getting enough?
By Dominique Brady on 24/11/2010 15:56:10
Iron is crucial for female runners' performance - here's how to avoid iron deficiency.
includes include liver, lean red meat, dried fruit, whole grains, spinach, watercress and curly kale. Find out how much iron the average portion of some of these foods contain here.Boost your iron levels with plenty of fruit and vegetables - Vitamin C plays
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Your Good Health
By Claire Loades on 28/11/2008 13:02:30
Give your immune system a boost to stay fighting fit this winter
and raisins Spinach, watercress and rocket Frozen peas, curly kale and spring greens Pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds Cashew and pine nuts Fortified breakfast cereals If you eat plant sources of iron have a vitamin C-rich food – citrus fruit
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