I’m in training for the Edinburgh Half Marathon in April and have been really appreciating the warmer weather, bird song and sunshine whilst I increase the length of my long runs. After each run, I have a tasty smoothie , packed full of nutrients to replace those I’ve used up when running.

Here’s the recipe:

1 Scoop Solgar Whey To Go Vanilla Protein Powder

Half a cup plain live goats yoghurt

1 cup of frozen berries

Half tsp of glutamine powder

100% apple juice (about half a pint)

1 level tsp Viridian Organic Green Food Blend Powder.

1 desertspoon Viridian Organic Hemp Seed Oil

Whizz that all up with a blender and enjoy!

• The berries provide antioxidants – vital after vigorous exercise to mop up damaging free radicals.

• The protein powder has no artificial flavourings or sweeteners and helps muscle repair and support the immune system.
• Glutamine also helps muscle repair and improves immune function.
  
• The green food powder is a concentrated source of nutrients including magnesium and B vitamins, both of which are used in the energy making processes of the body.
  
• Yoghurt provides some beneficial bacteria and more protein, and the apple juice some carbohydrate to restock my liver and muscle glycogen.
• Hemp oil is rich in omega 3 and 6 oils which help to reduce inflammation in the body.