Author Dr Kevin Currell

Dr Kevin Currell

Director of science and technical development, English Institute of Sport

Dr Kevin Currell, is director of science and technical development at the English Institute of Sport and has acted as lead nutritionist for both British Athletics and British Triathlon.

Recent articles by Dr Kevin Currell
Store cupboard sports fuel can be cheap, tasty and easy to make

Cheap and easy homemade sports nutrition ideas

Store cupboard cycling fuel tips that'll save you money
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Avoid hunger pangs and don't gain weight — eating the right food at the right times will fuel your cycling

5 simple rules to avoid weight gain while eating enough for cycling

Keep those hunger pangs at bay with our handy guide
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Bananas are a good source of glucose. Ask Mark Cavendish

The benefits of sugar for cyclists

Sugars can be an athlete's energy-boosting best friend
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Ultra lean: Froome and Wiggins are two riders who have their body composition dialled in

How to lose weight like a pro cyclist

Get light and lean the Tour de France way with these pro nutrition tips
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The health benefits of a diet high in antioxidants are clear

How antioxidants can help your training

Arm your body against stresses and strains
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A lot of claims are made about sports drinks and not all of them are based on science

What is a sports drink and when should you use one?

Different types of sports drinks explained
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Fruit can help your cycling performance

Can fruit make you fitter?

Bolster your body's response to hard training
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Taking on the right energy product at the right time is key to cycling performance

Buyer's guide to cycling energy products

What to look for and when to use it
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Cherry aid

Do cherries aid recovery?

Miracle muscle-repairing fruit
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Bridge rider

Nutrition: Time for a power lunch

Quick and healthy recipes
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Fruit or cake? It's not a hard decision for one competitor in 2007's La Ruta de los Conquistadores stage race

Nutrition: 13 tips to make you a faster rider

The right food can help you up your speed
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Beetroot

Beetroot Benefits?

Research suggests juice boosts endurance
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Fed up with the same old recovery snacks? Try our body-boosting recipes

Nutrition: Boost your recovery

Try these body-boosting recipes
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