Race for Life

Nutrition tips

by Kellie Collins

Nutritionist at Tesco Diets

Tips for the week leading up to the event

  1. Drink plenty of water before, during and after the event.
  2. Don’t change your diet or routine significantly in the week leading up to the event
  3. For two or three days before the event, try to load up on carbohydrates. Base your main meal on pasta or rice and this will help to lay down energy stores for the event.
  4. On the morning of the event, have a breakfast with complex carbs such as a wholegrain breakfast cereal, wholegrain toast and banana.
  5. Avoid caffeinated drinks such as tea or coffee in the days coming up to the event. Caffeine can contribute to dehydration and it is important that you do everything you can at this stage to prevent dehydration.
  6. Avoid a high salt intake in the days leading up to the event as salt can also dehydrate you. Examples of high salt foods are processed foods, crisps and bacon. Don’t add salt to your food during cooking or at the table.

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