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Big race coming up? A healthy diet is key

The best way to help your body stay in top condition and fight  off any infection is to stick to a healthy diet, especially during those last three weeks before the big day when heavy training may have taken it's toll on your immune system.
The following foods are known to have antibacterial and anti-viral properties and will support your immune system. Ensuring that your diet is balanced and rich in these foods, should improve your chances of avoiding any last minute infections before that big day.

 

     
Proteins Carbohydrates Oils & Fats
         

Fish

Dairy

Fruit

Veg

Oils

Salmon

Yoghurt

Apple Basil

Flaxseed oil
Olive oil

Tuna   Banana Beetroot
 Herring   Blackcurrant Cabbage

Nuts & Seeds

 Sardines   Blueberry Carrot

Cashew

 Mackerel      Cranberry Celery Coconut
Shellfish    Figs Chilli pepper

Oysters    Goosberry Chives
    Grapefruit Cumin
    Grapes Dill
    Lemon Garlic
    Lime Ginger
    Orange Horseradish
    Papaya Kale
    Peach Licorice
    Pineapple Mushrooms
    Plum Nori  
    Raspberry Nutmeg  
    Strawberry Olive
    Watermelon Onion
      Pumpkin
      Radish
      Sage
      Seaweed
      Spinach
      Sweet potatoes
      Water chestnuts
    Grains  
    Barley  
    Misc  
    Honey    

 

 

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