Essential

Foods

Ironclad Evidence

Iron-deficient women can boost their aerobic capacity by simply increasing their iron intake. Click here to learn how.

Weighing In On Protein

Everyone is talking about protein. It's trendy, it's nourishing, and it's essential for recovery. But can runners get too much? Click here to find out.

Carbohydrates

All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number of different types of sugars but in the body all carbohydrates metabolism converts sugar to glucose, our body's preferred energy source. Click here to read more.

Minerals

No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a regular intake of the essential minerals. Sadly, many runners are undernourished for reasons other than poverty or being disadvantaged, but because of the quest to be super-thin. Click here to read more.

Vitamins

Vitamins are normally associated with what the body finds difficult to produce on its own. These substances are important for a number of bodily functions and are required in small dosages. So for our own knowledge we can break vitamins down into 'vital minimums'. Click here to read more. 

8 Healthier Food Picks

To stay healthy and run strong, you need to make the right food choices. Click here to learn how.