Why does your weight matter? Carrying extra pounds, especially when this is body fat, is said to increase your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, whereas carrying too little may increase your chance of developing osteoporosis. A high body fat percentage also puts you at risk of several types of cancer and early …
Read more about stress and how to deal with it in our expert guide, then check out our top mood-boosting recipes. Discover how to sleep better and understand the role talk therapy plays in gut health. Why do we stress eat? When we are feeling stressed, self-care is often one of the first things to …
Nutritional profile of sourdough The blend of flour or flours used to make the sourdough will impact the macronutrient profile. However, a typical 100g portion (approximately two slices) of sourdough contains: 230 kcals/974KJ 7.8g protein 0.7g fat 47g carbohydrate 2.9g fibre 0.81g salt What are the health benefits of sourdough? May support gut health May …
In addition to this, three days a week, these activities should involve exercises to strengthen muscles, such as gymnastics, rope or tree climbing, and exercises for strong bones (running and jumping), games such as hopscotch and skipping with a rope. Muscle strength is necessary for daily activities, and to build and maintain strong bones, regulate …
Which nutrients are important for glowing skin? As we age our skin naturally becomes thinner, less elastic and more prone to fine lines and wrinkles. A healthy, balanced diet featuring skin-friendly nutrients and plenty of hydrating fluids will go some way to support how your skin ages, boosting your skin’s appearance and helping protect it …
As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the race itself) to promote sufficient fuelling and recovery. Discover what to eat on different training days with our training meal plans for runners. Check out the London Marathon’s training and …
Race day nutrition: The big day is here. Breakfast provides the final opportunity to top up fuel stores ahead of the race. The most important thing is to stick to your plan here, selecting a breakfast you have eaten before and are comfortable with. If you are travelling for the race, remember to plan ahead …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …