Radishes

How much? To taste, sliced

Why? Their anti-inflammatory properties boost muscle recovery, they aid digestion and contain almost no kilojoules, so eat as many as you like! Is radish-based beer too much to ask for? Sadly, yes.

Photo by Shutterstock Apr 20, 2012

Muscle-building salad

Forget rabbit food – nutritionist Kate Skerritt serves up a low-fat salad with a high-protein punch to power you through the toughest workout.