Today is the London Marathon and, while I won’t be running, I know the importance of eating the right thing at the right time to get the most out of exercise. The ideal preparation for a session in the gym is to have a decent breakfast, like a toasty, biscuit porridge that’s got a whack of flavour from salted, caramelly bananas and the crunch of nuts. It’s a good idea to toast loads of oats at once. Store it in an airtight container — that way it takes only a little time to rustle up a bowl before you head out. Whether you’re running 26 miles or just going for a bike ride, it’s also really important to have something sorted for refuelling when you…

Source: The Times April 27, 2019 23:06 UTC