Does milk inhibit iron absorption?
Nutritional therapist Jo-Scott Dalgleish discusses the merits of milk and whether it inhibits iron absorption
Nutrition
Blackcurrant found to boost performance
New research adds weight to the evidence that blackcurrant could be the new beetroot…
The low-carb debate: good or bad for athletes?
Does trying a low-carb diet, with the hope of making your body adapt to carb depletion, work? Renee McGregor and Alice Hector debate the issue
Triathlon nutrition: 6 tips for the off-season
Adapting your fuel intake during the triathlon off-season is essential. But don’t forget to experiment with and enjoy your nutritional consumption…
How to curb a sweet tooth
Struggling to defeat those sugar cravings? It’s a common concern among many a multisporting athlete, but Renee McGregor is here to help you control your need for the sweet stuff…
How to stay hydrated in Kona
Heading to Hawaii and worried about getting the hydration right? Former Kona competitor and hydration specialist Andy Blow explains how to get the hydration right for the Ironman World Championships in Kona
New research links green vegetables to sport performance
Eating your greens could enhance sport performance, reports ScienceDaily
5 tasty chicken dishes for post-workout fuelling
Quick and easy to prepare, these dishes are great for boosting protein intake
105 minute recipe: osso bucco, polenta and chard
A delicious and easy-to-prepare Milanese dish…
70 minute recipe: spiced orange and almond cake
A tasty and easy-to-prepare cake, great for replenishing glycogen stores post-workout…
20 minute recipe: panzanella salad with sardines
A light salad that packs a punch, fantastic to eat post-workout…
25 minute recipe: salmon parcels with jasmine rice
Quick to prepare and rich in essential nutrients and protein…
How to eat healthily when travelling abroad to race
Your nutrition needn’t go awry when you’re travelling, says Nigel Mitchell. Here are his tips for making good nutritional choices when on the move
Race weight: what’s best?
Is losing weight the biggest factor when it comes to running faster and is it the lighter the better for triathletes? Andy Bullock explains all
How to ease gastrointestinal distress when racing
Stomach complaints curtailing your race ambitions could be at an end thanks to a cow and mineral mix…
Triathlon recovery: what to eat post-race
Sports nutritionist Nigel Mitchell explains what to eat once your triathlon has finished so your body gets the nutrients it needs to recover better and faster. Blow-outs he says can wait till after your A- race
What and when to eat before an Ironman
Got an early Ironman race-day start and wondering whether you really need to eat 2-3 hours before? Mark Kleanthous and Emma-Kate Lidbury have some advice
Triathlon nutrition: how to get fuelling right
Renee McGregor explains how to get your triathlon fuelling right, whatever your ability
Ironman nutrition: what to carry on the bike
Wondering how much fuel to carry on the bike and whether to have all your nutritional needs packed up, or rely on some stops at aid stations? Simon Ward offers some advice…
Energy gels versus energy bars
We explain how each is digested, how quickly you feel the affects, and the benefits of each
Are energy gels with caffeine worth it?
James Witts examines whether energy gels containing caffeine are worth the extra outlay and the benefits you can expect
How to beat the afternoon slump at work
Exercise before work and then struggle with a post exercise lull in the afternoon, when you are meant to be working…? Here are some tips from Andrew Hamilton on beating the afternoon slump….
Increasing mitochondria improves performance
How and why increasing your mitochondria levels could be the key to improving your triathlon performance
Carb-free diet: good or bad for athletes?
High fat and protein diets are on the increase among endurance athletes, but at what cost to performance? Renee McGregor investigates…
