Eat like an athlete recipes
Want to know what the sporting elite eat? We asked athletes to share with us their daily diets, healthy favourites and food indulgences... and here are their chosen recipes.
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Turkey burgers with beetroot relish
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These low-fat burgers freeze well, so why not make double and freeze for another time?
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Bobotie
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka
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Sticky malt loaves
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
There's something very satisfying about a cup of tea with a slice of buttered malt loaf - this simple, good-for-you version makes two and improves on keeping
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Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche
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- Ready in 1 hr
Come in from the cold to a warming bowlful of autumn
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Tuna sweet potato jackets
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- Ready in 30 mins
If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping - budget-friendly and low-fat too
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Lasagne
- Ready in 4 hrs 10 mins
Little is more satisfying than cooking a classic to perfection - Sarah Cook gives us a lesson in how to make lasagne
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Cranberry & raspberry smoothie
- Ready in 10 mins
A low fat, vitamin C-packed smoothie to start your day
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Mocha milkshake
- Ready in 15 mins
A decadent iced coffee for a sunny afternoon. Serve in tall glasses for a retro treat
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Cheeseburger & chips
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?
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Steak & ale pies with blue cheese crust
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- Ready in 3 hrs
Take time out over the weekend to make these filling and utterly comforting dishes
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Thai squash & pineapple curry
- Ready in 40 mins
Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes
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Chocolate brownie cake
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- Ready in 45 mins
Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought
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Ultimate vanilla ice cream
- Ready in 2 hrs
Is Angela Nilsen's vanilla ice cream the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream in history?
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Perfect porridge
- Ready in 15 mins
Perfect porridge for a healthy way to start the day
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Feta & semi-dried tomato omelette
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Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes
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Crisp baked potatoes
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd - great with beans and sausages
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Stir-fry vegetables with cashews
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- Ready in 20 mins
Sure to become a standby supper - even better, all the ingredients are low-Gi foods
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Rhubarb crumble
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Sharp fruit, a sweet topping and thick vanilla custard make Gregg's nan's crumble an irresistible pudding
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Thai prawn, ginger & spring onion stir-fry
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This stir-fry has a welcome spicy kick. Once you've made the paste, it takes only 10 minutes to cook
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Vegetable tagine with chickpeas & raisins
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We've made getting your five of day simple with this healthy tagine
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Lamb tagine with dates & sweet potatoes
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
This is one of those wonderful dishes that improves with keeping
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BBQ salmon fillet with lemon & dill
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This makes a generous amount for a crowd, so invite your friends round and enjoy!
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Antipasti peach platter
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An easy, no-cook summer platter that’s brilliant for entertaining
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Dried fruit energy nuggets
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Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites
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Chilli con carne
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together
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Chocolate sorbet
- Ready in 3 hrs
Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet
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Five-fruit smoothies
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Serve straight for kids and given a kick with a dash of something sparkling for the grown-ups
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Warm chicken salad
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This chicken salad recipe makes a lovely main meal for a hot day, or take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues
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10-minute couscous salad
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This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge
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Watermelon, prawn & avocado salad
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- Ready in 15 mins
Too hot to cook? This superhealthy salad makes a refreshing light lunch or starter
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Turkey & spring onion wraps
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Give yourself a low-fat treat with these super-quick sandwich tortillas - a fab way of using up leftover turkey
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Smoked haddock with poached egg & mustard sauce
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A gastropub classic, great for a weekend lunch or brunch
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Seven-cup muesli
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Mary's muesli will set you up for a busy day, it counts as one of your 5-a-day and is high in iron and packed with fibre
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Honey muesli with raspberries & hazelnuts
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Make your own muesli and boost it with fresh fruit for a wholly satisfying and healthy breakfast to keep you going through the day
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Tuna, asparagus & white bean salad
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- Ready in 15 mins
A nourishing spring salad, ready in minutes
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Chicken roll-ups
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Introduce young children to cooking by letting them make their own lunch, with this safe and simple recipe
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