Food and diet

Recently I have been looking into the topic of 'super-ageing' and the principles that appear to underpin the ability for people to live a full and happy life. Of course, being able to maintain health

I get asked about chicken and its value as a gym food staple a lot (so much so that sometimes I feel like the Colonel Sanders of the gym world). I guess all these questions come from the drive that a

Many people workout to add and build muscle. There are principles at play here in achieving this goal, which can be boiled down to: Exercising to challenge muscles, not simply to work them. Consuming

Whatever is happening in the world, enjoy the day’s starting point and the chance to put the proper nutrition foundation in place by taking breakfast. Bu which I mean a proper breakfast (and not just

Food and drink also plays a part in recovering effectively from training. If you train several times a day, refuelling with a source of carbohydrate and protein – such as a glass of milk and a banana

You should allow about three hours before you exercise after having a main meal, such as breakfast or lunch. An hour before exercising, having a light snack that contains some protein, and is higher i

Anyone who knows will be aware of how much I love eating fish and how central it is to my diet. As far as fish is concerned, tuna is pretty much up there as being a great food for anyone interested in

Peanut butter is, for a lot of people a pleasure and, for a lot of gym-goers, very much a guilty pleasure! Peanut butter can be easily made by simply throwing a bag of roasted, salted peanuts into a b

You might have noticed that I have something of an egg (and fish!) thing going on. For me, certain foods are not only healthy and nutritious, but they are also delicious. Eggs fall into this category

Comfort food does not need to be bad for you (or a source of guilt), especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. Appreciate (and enjoy!) the culinary pleasures of the little fish. Not only good for you,

Not drinking enough water can have a major effect on your performance. You should start any exercise session well hydrated. This means drinking water regularly throughout the day. The choice of drink

Eating protein-rich foods alone won't build big muscles. Muscle is gained through a combination of muscle-strengthening exercise, and a diet that contains protein and sufficient energy from a balance

I'm getting asked a lot about diet, how to tackle lockdown boredom (when a fridge is in the home) and what to eat until normal service is resumed. Taking into account the moves around Europe to ease l

I get asked regularly as to the best fruits to eat to help fuel a solid workout. For me, the humble banana cannot be beaten in this regard. Bananas are carbohydrate carbohydrate-rich and can provide a

Scrambled eggs, a little fish, salad and toast. A nice mix of proteins and not too heavy on the stomach. Is there a better way to start the day? Probably not (or indeed to enjoy as lunch or finish th

In general, a balanced diet will provide the nutrients and energy necessary for sport without the need for food supplements. Athletes wanting to use supplements should seek specialist advice from a re

Most exercise lasting less than 60 minutes only requires water. If you're exercising for longer, have a quick-digesting carbohydrate and some electrolytes (salts and minerals), such as: An isotonic sp

Starchy and other forms of carbohydrate provide a source of energy for your body to perform at its best, no matter what your sport or activity. In general, the more you exercise, the more carbohydrate