Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit fuel foods and drinks.
Raising the bar
Upgrade your usual chocolate bar to Happi Cacao Nibs Crunch Oat M!lk Chocolate (£7 for four bars, happichoc.com). The vegan fuel treat is made with 47 per cent single-origin chocolate, sourced directly and ethically from farmers and growers, and high-quality oat milk. It’s lower in sugar than most mainstream brands but the scrumptious texture and flavour profile will satisfy hardcore chocoholics.
Zesty twist
Fhirst Lemon Lime Living Soda (£2.20, fhirst.com) provides sugar-free refreshment to help you cool down after a sweaty workout. Specifically designed with two million active cultures and 5g plant fibre to support gut health, the gorgeously tangy flavour also works beautifully as a mixer for summery mocktails, so it’s a win-win on all accounts.
Mineral rich
Sidestep summer dehydration and sail through your workouts feeling energised with Tenplus Phyto-hydration Drink Mix (£17.95 for 12 sachets; mytenplus.com). Each sachet is a crafted blend of phytonutrients, vitamins and electrolytes. You don’t have to worry about added sugar (there is none), and the low-caffeine formula contains naturally occurring caffeine from green coffee and green tea.
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Al fresco dining
Jazz up your summer bbq offerings with Heck Smoky Chicken Sausage Rashers (£3, heckfood.co.uk). Made with 88 per cent British chicken, they have all the flavour, texture and versatility of a traditional sausage but in the form of a quick-cook bacon rasher that’s ready to eat in five minutes. Layer them up into burgers or roughly chop and throw into healthy summery salads for extra texture and flavour.
Fruity treat
With tennis season in full swing, Del Monte British Frozen Strawberries (£2.25, Iceland stores) are a versatile and economical freezer must-have for the warm-weather months. Use the juicy strawberries to add extra creaminess to smoothie bowls, to jazz up post-workout shakes or, better still, blend them up and tip into ice lolly moulds for a summery treat. Yum!
Bone booster
With a longstanding loyal fan base in the bone broth department, Freja’s new Chicken Bone Broth Nutrition powder (£24.99, frejafoods.com) doesn’t disappoint. Packed with collagen for strong joints, smoother skin and a healthy gut, one scoop can be easily incorporated into your meal prep and provides the same amount of protein as a 70g chicken breast. We have nothing to complain about!
Caffeine fix
The pretty packaging isn’t the only thing grabbing our attention when it comes to No Ordinary Moments Javasu Instant Mushroom Coffee (£32, noordinarymoments.co). Whether you want to cool down with a summery iced latte or want something to pep you up before your workout, the rich Columbian coffee beans, functional mushrooms and adaptogens blend will keep you focused and energised whilst taking the edge of any of the usual coffee-induced jitters.
