THE VERDICT
Stef has a varied diet that supplies her with energy and essential nutrients and includes starchy carbohydrate sources such as sweet potatoes and bread, which can help her body recover quickly after workouts. She also consumes a good variety of protein-rich foods, such as eggs, chicken and beans, which is important for building and repairing muscle. While it’s great that she’s eating three or four portions of fruit and veg a day – she should try to aim for at least five, as they contain lots of essential vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. It’s clear that Stef includes
foods in her diet that she enjoys and finds satisfying, which I’m an advocate for. That said, some of her snack choices are high in free sugars (harmful for teeth), such as Haribo, chocolate and even the honey in her oat milk, so I’d recommend consuming these slightly less frequently. Her matcha lattes and oat milk contribute to her fluid intake, which is great. Maintaining good hydration is essential for physical and mental performance. Aiming for six to eight glasses of fluid a day is ideal, but she may want to drink even more than this on the days when she’s exercising.