Q I want to take my races seriously, but do I have to remove all unhealthy foods from my diet? Andy Hathaway, by email A: Investing a little time into your race food can bring big results. Athletes often have…
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research into iron nutrition and explains why it matters for all fitness enthusiasts, but especially women and vegetarians. ASK MOST PEOPLE to name a crucial mineral for health and they’ll probably mention iron. But while the role of iron…
Salt (along with sugar) has been in the news again recently not because we’ve run out of it to spread on the roads but because we are consuming too much of it
You know carbs are the endurance athlete's best nutrition friend, but do you fully understand why?
Endurance nutrition expert Renee McGregor provides easy to prepare performance boosting food and drink recipes and tips. (Food and drink that you can prepare yourself… and yes, very easily!) There are so many products on the market designed to improve your performance during…
Bored of bread, cereal, rice and pasta? Perhaps it’s time to consider teff – a little known gluten-free grain that packs a big nutritional punch! If you haven’t heard of teff, you’re not alone. Although teff is grown by over…
We take on your nutrition questions with the help of our expert, Allen Lim… Q. I want to make this the year that I take my races seriously, but do I have to remove all unhealthy food from my diet? Andy…
Britain’s favourite dish can make you fitter, thinner and faster, and even add some spice to your performance. Try this turnip and lamb curry. Shaljam Gosht Ingredients Serves 4–6 4 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil 2 large onions, sliced 5cm…
Carbohydrate is your body’s 5-star fuel and is absolutely essential for maximising performance short and long term. With all the research over several decades on carbohydrate and endurance performance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s nothing new to learn.…
Balancing intake with energy use is paramount to any fitness regime. Now Cool of the Wild has presented interesting statistics showing the number of calories outdoor pursuits burn for men and women: