Dr Joanna McMillan says
Top marks for… Prioritising hydration by taking electrolytes to assist water absorption. This is only necessary when you’re sweating during training, especially in the heat. Your overnight oats are terrific in topping up your body’s carbohydrate stores, ready to meet your training needs.
If you keep eating like this you’ll… Meet your energy and protein needs nicely, but may fall short on iron. This is commonly low in female athletes, whose iron requirements are exceptionally high. Even slightly reduced levels can impact your performance.
Why don’t you try… Swapping one of the chicken meals for lean beef or lamb. Eat mussels or oysters, both terrific sources of iron, at least once a week. Be sure to include dark leafy greens in your meals so you don’t rely on greens powder.
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