Choosing the right snacks

Choosing balanced and healthy snacks can prevent cravings and overeating at main meals. What to avoid are highly processed foods that are high in salt, sugar and saturated fats (like in sugary drinks, chocolate and sweets, cookies and cake, or anything deep fried). Like with your meals, take the time to plan your snacks ahead of time and include: fruits and vegetables, wholegrain foods and protein. Snacks like low-fat yoghurt with a handful of berries, veggie sticks and hummus, or some crispbread with a light soft cheese are all easy ideas that can be prepared the night before, so they’re ready to grab and go as you head out the door.

What to have when exercising

Physical activity and sport is part of a healthy lifestyle.

Physical activity keeps our bodies and minds fit, trains the cardiovascular system and supports our immune system. Exercise also builds the muscles that stabilise our bodies and allow us to move in the first place.

Food supplements

Go for a balanced diet instead

Many of us often have bars or drinks before or after exercise to prepare our bodies or to help in the recovery stage. When it comes to food supplements, they aren’t usually necessary – keeping a varied and balanced diet can provide the body with everything it needs, even when we’re doing lots of exercise (professional athletes are an exception).

You don’t need any supplements!

Make workouts a success!

There’s no need for additional snacks when working out, but if hunger strikes before a session or your goal is to maintain performance, have a banana or a rice waffle pre-workout. A good alternative is a corn or wheat roll. Before, during and after training, the body needs fluids, so drinking plain water is a great way to quench thirst. A balanced meal after training gives the body all the nutrients it needs.

Supplements are unnecessary, so save your money!