“Milk is good for post run nutrition and hydration”

Laura worked for Jamie Oliver for 10 years as Head of Nutrition & was incremental in setting up & leading his nutrition team – source LinkedIn.

Laura Matthews is a runner, she’s ran marathons and competes in local parkruns. I was interested in talking to her about Sports Nutrition.

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1. What should I eat two days before a race in a 2 to 5km race? What should I not eat ?
2. Are there alternatives to five fruits and veg a day?
3. What is the best thing to have with meat?
4. What is your favourite Jamie Oliver recipe?
5. Which Jamie Oliver recipe are you most proud of helping with and why?
6. I hear your son is a runner. What are his favourite meals?
7. Are there certain foods that help certain muscles of the body?
8. What should I eat after a run?
9. What is your favourite post run meal?
10. What is the ingredient you use most in meals or is there not one?
11. If you were marooned on a desert island what two things would you take?