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  • Foraging for swimmers: watercress

    Offering a gentle rendition of wasabi’s heat, watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by…

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  • Mushroom and lentil ragu

    Post-swim recipe: Mushroom and lentil ragu

    Warm up after your swim with a flask of mushroom and lentil ragu – perfect with a big chunk of…

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  • Chana Masala recipe

    Post-swim recipe: Ranjan’s Chana Masala

    Anna Southwell of Loves Cafe shares this authentic Chana Masala recipe cooked by Ranjan, an asylum seeker taking part in…

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  • Cookie recipe

    Post-swim recipe: simple cookies

    These moreish cookies take little time to prepare and are ideal for sharing among friends after a cold dip.

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  • Tomato sauce recipe

    Post swim recipe: everyday tomato sauce

    A simple and nutritious tomato sauce recipe that comes in handy for a variety of meals.

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  • Post swim recipe: frangipane mince pies

    These decadent mince pies are great to share among friends after a festive dip. Recipe by Anna Southwell of Loves…

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  • Warm drink after swimming

    Does a warm drink after a cold swim really help?

    A warm drink after a winter swim is top of everyone’s recovery list. But how effective is it in rewarming…

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  • Post swim recipe: Pesto

    Pair this simple homemade pesto with fresh pasta cooked on a camping stove – the perfect post swim recipe when…

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  • POST SWIM RECIPE Massaman Dhal

    Simple, quick and nutritious – this post-swim dhal is an ideal way to warm up after a cool dip.

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  • Cold water, science and nutrition

    What science says about exercising in cold environments, and what the nutrition implications of that might be.

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  • Hydration while swimming

    How to stay hydrated while swimming

    Sports scientist Andy Blower shares his advice for staying hydrated while swimming.

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  • Speedy recovery recipes – 3

    The last of three quick and easy recovery dinners from nutritionist Kathy Findlay for when time is short.

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  • Power up, power down – recipe 1

    The first of three recipes to fuel your training session and aid recovery

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  • Fig and Tahini Energy Bites

    Delicious winter training recipes from Food for Sport nutritionist Kathy Findlay

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  • Don’t sweat it

    Ben Price looks at hydration and electrolytes

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  • Understanding protein

    Put away your protein shakes! Kathy Findlay explains how much protein you need, when you should eat it and how…

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  • A fat lot of good?

    We take a look at the nutty problem of coconut oil

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  • Hemp protein recipes – 1

    The first of three protein-packed recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay

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  • Power up, power down – recipe 2

    The second of our recipes to fuel your training session and aid recovery

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  • Quantifying the benefits of fat for open water swimmers

    Anecdotal evidence suggests a carrying a little extra weight helps protect a swimmer against the cold. 

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  • Food planner

    Having a framework (or goal) for our nutrition is crucial. We might be trying to lose weight, gain muscle or tailor…

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  • Amateur vs Elite

    Whether you are an Olympic medallist or tackling your first open water race, correctly fuelling your swimming is crucial. 

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  • Real Life Nutrition – Part 2

    The word ‘diet’ can mean both what you eat and drink in general terms or a specific, prescribed nutrition programme…

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  • Wild swimming scoffs – recipe 1

    Fuel your wild swimming adventures with the first of three recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay

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  • Carb loading for swimmers

    It wasn't until recent years that the 'art of carb-loading' has been perfected to ensure muscles are fully fuelled and…

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