Minestrone with Basil & Parmesan; Beetroot, Tomato & Buckwheat and Broccoli, Salmon & Watercress.
If you are in training for a marathon or any other sporting event you might want to consider the Baxters Stay Full Challenge a unique, step-by-step healthy eating plan that helps to maintain a nutritionally balanced diet and curb calorie filled cravings. The meal plan can be downloaded from
baxters.com and offers daily meal options comprising one can of Baxters Stay Full soup a day for lunch or dinner, a healthy lunchtime or evening meal plus a slow energy release breakfast and a selection of healthy snacks.
The menu suggestions are packed full of everything you need to maintain a balanced
choice for marathon runners. The soups contain essential nutrients, fibre, protein and carbohydrates and they are an easy and tasty way to get at least 2 of your 5 a day.
“With its balance of carbohydrate and protein, Stay Full soups are an ideal option for marathon runners.”
diet – especially when training - including lots of lean protein, balanced carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and fibre. Post morning run breakfasts include porridge and wholegrain toasts. Lunch and dinner options include tasty and satisfying meals such as stir-fries, salads, grilled salmon with steamed vegetables and beef & lentil stew.
The Baxters nutritionist said: “We all lead busy, fast paced lives and trying to eat a healthy and functional diet can be difficult, especially when we are on the go. The Stay Full Challenge allows you to eat three full meals a day as well as enjoy snacks that won’t slow down your metabolism.”
With its balance of carbohydrate and protein, Stay Full soups are an ideal option for marathon runners. They are filling and are designed to keep you feeling fuller for longer, so perfect for long distance training.
Baxters take great care when it comes to the ingredients in its soups. Its Healthy range has been especially designed to provide a convenient and tasty way to help top up the body’s energy stores, making it another great
The Healthy range comes in nine delicious flavours: Lentil & Vegetable; Chicken & Vegetable; Minestrone with Wholemeal Pasta, Autumn Vegetable with Mild Spices; Spicy Tomato with Rice with Sweetcorn; Carrot, Onion & Chickpea; Italian Bean & Pasta, Tomato and Brown Lentil and Puy Lentil & Tomato.
Teamed with some crusty bread, these soups are ideal for a hearty lunch or even a light dinner. Importantly for runners they are perfect for
a pre-run snack to give energy and essential nutrients in advance. Due to its liquid form, they are also an excellent way of replenishing your energy stores after a run as the nutrients can be quickly absorbed into the body.
It’s a major challenge for some runners to stick to a healthy balanced diet, especially given the hectic lifestyles we all lead. Meals can frequently be skipped to allow for training – especially when you are running the long distances involved in a marathon. It’s crucial to refuel your body after a long run and a hearty bowl of soup can really do the trick.
Crossing the finishing line at the Loch Ness Marathon is bound to be an emotional experience, but don’t forget your body has just been put through a major strain. Don’t forget to visit the Runners’ Hospitality tent with your post race meal ticket in order to rehydrate and refuel.
Running a marathon is exciting and exhilarating but preparing your body is essential. Make sure your body has enough energy to get round the route and you’ll remember the day for all the right reasons. Good luck!
It is important to note that this is general advice. Training diets vary from person to person, so it is essential that the diet you adopt, and the products that form it, are suitable for you.
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