Achieving your goals in sport isn’t just about training hard, it starts with the fuel you give your body. The link between sport and nutrition is undeniable: the right foods help you move better, recover faster, and feel stronger. From quality protein to energy-packed carbohydrates, every ingredient plays a role in supporting your performance.
Protein plays a central role in athletic recovery and muscle repair. Whether you’re lifting weights or going the distance, your body relies on it to rebuild and strengthen tissue after activity.
- Animal-Based Sources: Options like eggs, fish (including our hg Salmon), and chicken provide complete proteins with all the essential amino acids your muscles need.
- Plant-Based Choices: Lentils, tofu, chickpeas, and nuts offer excellent alternatives. Paired with whole grains like quinoa, they form a complete protein source ideal for plant-forward diets.
If you’re active, your body runs on carbohydrates. They provide the fuel your muscles rely on before, during, and after training.
- Complex Carbs: Whole grains, sweet potatoes, and brown or black rice offer long-lasting energy while delivering fibre and nutrients. A great example? Our Wild Mediterranean Black, featuring black rice, and mushrooms to help sustain your performance.
- Quick Carbs: Need something faster? Fruits like bananas and dates provide a natural energy lift before a workout or during recovery.
Healthy fats do more than you think, they help with hormone regulation, recovery, and long-lasting energy.
Ingredients like seeds, nuts, avocado and olive oil (a staple in many of our dressings and dishes) offer the kind of support your body needs to stay balanced and resilient.
Hydration is critical when it comes to sport and nutrition, but sometimes plain water isn’t enough. Replenishing lost electrolytes is just as important, this is where kombucha comes into play. It’s a naturally fizzy drink that supports hydration and digestion, thanks to its probiotic content.
When it comes to sport, performance is built on smart choices, not shortcuts. That means eating foods that support your energy, recovery, and long-term health.
Whether you’re deep into training, taking on a new fitness challenge, or simply staying active, our menu is built to support your lifestyle. With nutrient-rich meals and energising drinks, hg helps you find the right balance. This is real food for real results, designed to keep you moving at your best.