A sample meal plan for cyclists before starting a week of intense cycling can be:
Breakfast
Porridge made from 100 grams of oats, some amount of linseeds, 2 slices of whole wheat toasted
bread, 300 ml skimmed milk, sugar to taste, bread spread made from olive oil and natural peanut butter.
250 ml of fresh fruit juice.
Mid-morning snack
Six oatcakes with 200 grams of cottage cheese.
Seasonal fruit.
A mug of green tea.
Lunch
Two sandwiches made from whole wheat bread with a spread based in olive oil.
100 grams of mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Mixed salad.
Low fat and low sugar yoghurt.
Mid afternoon
Two squares of easy flapjacks.
100 grams of mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruits.
200 grams of low fat yoghurt with a large banana.
Green tea.
Evening meal
A choice between basmati rice, whole wheat pasta, dry roasted sweet potatoes and boiled new potatoes.
Plenty of vegetables.
Low fat yoghurt with no added sugar.
Mid-evening
100g unsweetened muesli with 250ml skimmed milk.
Seasonal fruit.
Before sleeping
Have 2 or 3 Satsuma before an hour before retiring to bed.
A handful of mixed nuts and seeds.