Training Food: Get the Fuel You Need to Achieve Your Goals by Renee McGregor - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781848992665
Publisher: Nourish Books
Age Range: Adult

Overview
Training Food: Get the Fuel You Need to Achieve Your Goals Before, During and After Exercise is a practical sports nutrition guide from registered dietitian and sports nutritionist Renee McGregor. Written for runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers and team-sport players of every level, it combines accessible science with real, everyday recipes so athletes can fuel training, protect against injury and recover properly, without giving up on taste, variety or a normal social life around food.

About the Book
Training Food is split into two clear parts. Part One breaks down the science of sports nutrition in plain English, covering fuelling basics, how training itself demands different nutritional strategies, how needs vary by sport, and how to troubleshoot common issues such as runner's knee or tennis elbow through diet. Part Two turns that science into action with a full set of recipes: nutrient-packed breakfasts, energy-boosting light meals, hearty recovery-focused main meals, portable snacks for busy training days, and even treats such as a potted lemon cheesecake. Renee McGregor draws on her experience working with elite athletes across multiple Olympic and Paralympic cycles to explain how to balance carbohydrates, protein and fat, time meals around training sessions, and shop and prep food efficiently. The result is a genuinely usable, day-to-day reference rather than a restrictive diet plan, aimed at helping first-timers and seasoned competitors alike train harder, recover faster and enjoy the food that gets them there.

• Clear, jargon-free explanation of the science behind sports nutrition
• Sport-specific advice for running, cycling, triathlon, swimming and team sports
• Full recipe collection: breakfasts, light meals, main meals, snacks and desserts
• Guidance on timing meals before, during and after exercise
• Practical tips to help prevent injury and support efficient recovery
• Written by a dietitian with genuine elite and Olympic-level experience

About the Author
Renee McGregor is a leading performance and eating disorder specialist dietitian with over 15 years' experience in sports and clinical nutrition. She has worked across the last two Olympic and Paralympic cycles, supporting elite athletes, coaches and sport science teams, and continues to advise organisations including British Wheelchair Fencing and Scottish Gymnastics. She also serves as Nutrition Lead for the eating disorder charity Anorexia and Bulimia Care, bringing a compassionate, evidence-based perspective to her writing on food and performance.

Why You'll Love This Book
Training Food turns complex sports science into simple, practical meals you can actually cook. It's an honest, expert-led guide for anyone who wants to train smarter, recover better and enjoy real food along the way.

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