Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s best foods and drinks to boost energy and improve focus
Plant-based protein
Made from 100 per cent natural ingredients, Better Nature Mediterranean Tempeh (£3, ocado.com)
is packed with fibre, gut-friendly prebiotics and 44g of protein – which is more than a chicken breast! With a juicy, firm texture and sunny Mediterranean flavour, it cooks just like chicken and is easy to slot into your favourite recipes.
Fuel-to-go
KeepCup is known for its reusable cups – now, the brand is turning to portable food solutions with the launch of
its reusable Go Bowls (£17, keepcup.com). Perfect for transporting everything from breakfast yoghurt pots to post-workout pick-me-ups, the sleek and lightweight bowls feature a secure vacuum-sealed lid to keep food fresh and a generous 550ml capacity for those hearty lunchtime meals.
Gulp for your gut
Gluten-free, lactose-free and with no nasties, GOODIE by Cannumo (£39.99 for 33 servings, cannumo.co.uk) is a super-concentrated fermented health shot filled with 96 strains of live bacteria. Available in four flavours – blackcurrant, chokeberry, rye malt and sea buckthorn – the drinks are handcrafted in small batches and remain unpasteurised to retain the benefits of natural live bacteria, vital enzymes and nutrients.
Clean coffee
Most decaf coffees use chemical nasties to remove the caffeine content. Opting for a healthier approach, the Lost Sheep Coffee Loving the Decaf chocolate orange blend (£11, lostsheepcoffee.com) is made using a traditional Colombian decaffeination method for a jitter-free decaf coffee with a rich flavour and zero nasty chemicals. Fully traceable and eco-friendly, each batch is handcrafted at the family-run roastery in Kent.
Healthy honey
Perfect for swirling into protein shakes, drizzling over yoghurt and spooning into homemade bakes, the Honeyland Vibrant Honey Creamed with Matcha and Apple Cider Vinegar (£7.45, honeyland.uk) blends high-quality Ukrainian honey with earthy gastronomic-grade matcha and tangy unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Traditionally harvested, сold extracted and unpasteurised, each spoonful is naturally high in probiotics for
a gut-health boost.
Soothe the butterflies
Tummy playing up before a race? Combat nausea and bloating with The Dorset Ginger Company Drinks (from £16.50 for 6, dorsetginger.ltd). With a range of strengths and flavours to suit all palettes – including Extra Strong Ginger for a serious kick – each gluten-free and vegan-friendly drink is free from artificial ingredients and can be enjoyed on its own or with a mixer for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Skip the dairy
The UK’s only dairy-free, soya-free and high-protein yoghurt, Nush Protein Almond Yog (from £1.90, nushfoods.co.uk) is now available in five tasty flavours, including natural, vanilla fudge and a selection of fruity favourites. Delivering 16g of protein and 28 billion live cultures, it’s perfect for adding some gut goodness to any breakfast, post-workout snack or tasty dessert.
