TRAINING TREATS
At this time of year many of us are trying to cut down on indulgent treats in our diets. But wouldn’t it be great if our favourite foods came with some extra special benefits? Well, we’ll share a little secret with you. You don’t necessarily have to pass over indulgent foods in order to keep your fitness in check – in fact some of the things you might crave could actually help to supercharge results. “What you eat can give you that extra edge if you are a competitive athlete,” explains nutritionist Shona Wilkinson (superfooduk.com). “It could also make it easier for you to do specific exercise if you are just working out to help keep fit.” With this in mind, here’s our guide to indulgent foods that could help to switch your fitness up a gear.