SATURDAY 5PM SATURDAY 8PM THE SMART WAY TO TREAT YOURSELF

Three weekend carb hits with unexpected upsides

LAGER AND CRISPS

Pairing two low-ABV (0.5%) beers with salt provides the carbs and electrolytes your body needs to recover post-gym. +44g carbs

HALF A MARGHERITA PIZZA

Tomato purée is a rich source of lycopene, an antioxidant that supports your heart. Choose a chewy, sourdough base and grab a slice with impunity. +70g carbs

SUNDAY 9AM PAIN AU CHOCOLAT

No nutrition boosts here per se, but a Tel Aviv University study found that enjoying something dessert-like at breakfast defuses cravings to support weight loss. +33g carbs