LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
There's a cynical market taking money from people who have a complex relationship with food. In the world of running, that relationship is further complicated by the demands placed upon the body to compete. As an ultra-runner, leading sports dietitian and someone who has herself struggled with food, Renee McGregor stands out as someone to be trusted.
Fuel for Thought is a refreshingly honest and evidence-based exploration of nutrition in sport, cutting through fads and misinformation to provide practical, science-backed advice. McGregor challenges myths around dieting, restrictive eating, and performance, making it clear that proper fuelling isn’t just about physical health but also mental well-being.
What sets this book apart is its compassionate, no-nonsense approach. McGregor doesn’t just offer easy out of the fridge (tasty!) meal ideas — she explores the psychology of eating, helping athletes understand their relationship with food. Whether you’re an elite competitor or a recreational runner, her insights into REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and disordered eating are essential reading.
I particularly enjoyed the case studies which are scattered through the pages - real stories reminding anyone struggling they are not alone and that at the heart of running is a supportive network and community which in itself is good for our well-being.
In stark contrast to the shallows of social media, Fuel for Thought is approachable and deeply informative, brushing aside toxic diet culture and empowering readers to rethink their approach to nutrition. A must-read for anyone who wants to perform well while maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Reviewed by Greg HackettAn avid crime and thriller reader when younger Greg is now more interested in non-fiction and in particular books which explain the natural world and our relationship with it.
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Food should be really simple. It is the means by which we nourish our bodies, providing them with the nutrients and fuel we need in order to live, exercise and socialise. Yet, in recent years, food and nutrition have become more complicated, confusing and polarising than ever before.
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Fuel for Thought Synopsis
Food should be really simple. It is the means by which we nourish our bodies, providing them with the nutrients and fuel we need in order to live, exercise and socialise. Yet, in recent years, food and nutrition have become more complicated, confusing and polarising than ever before.
Fuel for Thought by leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor is a practical and trustworthy guide to sports nutrition, whether you’re a world-class or real-world athlete, or just someone who wants to improve their relationship with food. Cutting through the jargon and misinformation, Renee draws on over twenty years’ experience of working with sportspeople from a range of disciplines and backgrounds to provide straightforward, accessible advice about how you can fuel your adventures.
The follow-up to More Fuel You, in this book Renee looks at sports nutrition through the lens of her own sporting passion – running. She urges caution over the explosion of social media nutrition and fitness experts, apps and programmes that all claim to offer bespoke dietary advice. Instead, she offers practical information based on her own personal and professional experiences, including an A–Z of foods and a section dedicated to her own tried-and-tested, budget-friendly recipe ideas which use simple, everyday ingredients.
There is also guidance on how to recognise and get help with dysfunctional behaviours, from REDs to exercise dependency, and how to be informed about your hormonal health when you go in search of appropriate support.
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9781839812378 |
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6th February 2025 |
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Vertebrate Publishing |
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192 pages |
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Praise for More Fuel You;
‘Some very interesting reading: a solid and holistic prospective for fuelling your body by one of our very best sports nutritionists.’ Jamie Oliver
'Renee McGregor is here to make eating around your training easy, whether you’re a casual gym-goer, ultramarathon runner or someone in between.’ Stylist
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About Renee McGregor
Renee McGregor is a leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietitian with over twenty years' experience working in clinical and performance nutrition.
She has worked with athletes across the globe at Olympic level (Rio 2016) and has provided team management on numerous occasions at major championships in a variety of sports. She is the nutrition lead for English and Scottish National Ballet and was actively involved in producing the consensus statement about the management of REDs in dance.
She is also on the international task force for orthorexia and is a named author on the consensus document on definition and diagnostic criteria for orthorexia nervosa. She is one of the leading voices in the country in REDs, female hormonal health and performance nutrition, and works with a number of professional athletes, teams and brands on a consultancy basis providing expert support on REDs and ensuring nutritional and clinical guidance for both performance and health.
She is the founder of Team Renee McGregor, managing a leading multi-disciplinary team of practitioners specialising in supporting individuals of all ages in their sporting endeavours and providing expert advice to athletes seeking support for a dysfunctional relationship with food and training. This is reflected in her work on social media where she prides herself on proving an educational hub for both the professional and everyday athlete. Renee is the bestselling author of More Fuel You, Training Food, Fast Fuel and Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad, and she writes a monthly column for Runner's World. She is often asked to comment and provide technical support for news and media, and she was the clinical advisor for the BBC documentary Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia.
Renee is a Montane athlete and a trustee for Black Trail Runners, supporting and advocating the importance of increased diversity and accessibility to minority groups to the outdoors. When not inspiring others with her work, Renee can be found running in the mountains and chasing the trails around her home in the Lake District.
In 2022, she became British trail running champion for the short distance in her age group and finished third female in the Montane Summer Spine Sprint. In 2023, she finished fourth female and within the top ten in the Mustang Trail Race in Nepal.
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