Knockout brunch
Recover from your morning workout and boost testosterone with these indulgent American-style pancakes
It might sound outrageously indulgent, but bacon drizzled with maple syrup can be a healthy meal – as long as you eat it at the right time. The syrup contains sugar, of course, but that’s ideal for replenishing your energy levels after a morning workout. It also provides more than 30% of your RDA of manganese, which helps stabilise blood sugar levels to stop the body storing fat, alongside a hit of testosterone-building zinc (plus the protein from the bacon) to encourage muscle growth. The MF- enhanced version below – created by Michelin-starred chef Adam Gray – also swaps regular flour for wholemeal to help keep you feeling full and avoid hunger pangs. Adam Gray is executive chef at Skylon in London (skylon-restaurant.co.uk)