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I recently recorded an episode for the Cook Eat Run podcast with Sports Dietitian Alex Cook talking about how to fuel for a run, in particular about what to eat before a morning run, and why it might not be the best idea to run fasted. Listen here! What To Eat Before...
5-A-DAY COTTAGE PIE I love how versatile cottage pie can be; swap out the toppings, meat, or even use a meat-free alternative. Pop this in the oven while you stretch and shower post-run, or while you complete your run if someone else is at home, and be ready for a...
5 a-day Veggie Curry The two hours after exercise are really important for accelerating recovery; muscles are more receptive to nutrients to begin that rebuilding process during that period. But you need to consider the timing of your next training session. Is it...
Korean Kimchi and Mushroom Rice Bowls This delicious veggie dish makes for a great post-run refuel, with a combination of carbohydrates and protein to aid recovery. You can use leftover cooked meat or fish in this rice bowl, if you like. Similarly you can add extra...
Cavolo Nero Halloumi Salad 500 g sweet potato (cut into 2.5-cm (1-in) cubes)2 red onions (each cut into 8 wedges)1 tbsp olive oil1 vegetable stock cube300 g pearled spelt200 g cavolo nero or kale1 red chilli (deseeded and finely sliced)150 g halloumi (sliced into half...
Tray bake Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower & Wholegrain Rice 4 skinless chicken thighs (bitesize diced)1 small head broccoli (cut into florets)1 red pepper (cut into 2 cm strips)1 yellow pepper (cut into 2cm strips)100 g green beans (trimmed)1 red chilli (diced)1...
5 a-day Veggie Curry The two hours after exercise are really important for accelerating recovery; muscles are more receptive to nutrients to begin that rebuilding process during that period. But you need to consider the timing of your next training session. Is it...
5 a-day Asian Noodle Salad The recent American Gut Health Study tested the gut health of Brits, Australians and Americans, and discovered that those with 30+ plant points in their diet per week had better gut health than those with just 10. We want to aim beyond just...
Korean Kimchi and Mushroom Rice Bowls This delicious veggie dish makes for a great post-run refuel, with a combination of carbohydrates and protein to aid recovery. You can use leftover cooked meat or fish in this rice bowl, if you like. Similarly you can add extra...