Description
(n.b this book is best described as well-thumbed)
A cookbook combining delicious, energy-boosting recipes with nutritional advice to help enhance the performance of runners, cyclists, swimmers, and rowers To help with her own training, marathon runner and cook Kate Percy developed a range of delicious, carbohydrate-rich recipes that will complement any training program, whether a first-time marathon runner’s or an experienced athlete’s. This guide contains more than 100 nutritionist-approved delicious recipes; an overview of health benefits with a detailed breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for each recipe; and practical nutritional advice, “go faster tips,” and meal planners for each stage of training. Recipes include Spaghetti with Toasted Pine Nuts, Fresh Basil and Parmesan Topped with Crispy Pancetta; Beef Massuman Curry with Butternut Squash and Potato; Smoky Black Bean and Chorizo Chilli with Salsa; and Walnut and White Chocolate Chip Brownies. This unique combination of tasty recipes and nutritional advice all geared towards enhancing athletic performance will help athletes achieve their full potential.
