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[golders]

Hi Davehugh thanks for your post- would be interested to know how you made your Bircher?

[ppccopener]

Yeah good post Dave, if you could avoid 5 things to not eat what would they be?

In other words, to cut out 5 different things from your diet. I'm gonna guess coke and crisps are right up there but you could surprise us!

[FattusCattus]

I'm not sure there is a fitness regime on this earth that can prepare you for a season of 5 ball innings and bowling off a 6 pace run up!

[FattusCattus]

By the way - WTF is 'bircher'?

[Davehugh]

Hi Davehugh thanks for your post- would be interested to know how you made your Bircher?

The classic Swiss bircher will be something like below..

Porridge oats
Apple juice
Grated apple
Dried fruits (Sultanas/raisins etc)
Natural yogurt
Honey

You can put all the ingredients into a plastic container and leave for the week. I would suggest that you grate the apple in every day rather than adding and leaving for the week. Brown sludge isn't very nice to eat

The great thing about it IMO is all the ingredients can be messed around barring the oats for example the Bircher I'm on now is kind of a tropical affair..

Porridge oats
Chia seeds (Extra protein and fibre)
Pineapple juice
Coconut milk
Frozen troipical fruit smoothie mix (These are a great way of buying fruit for bircher you can use half a pack one week and keep the rest in there freezer until you need it)
Sultanas
Greek yoghurt (Not traditional but a better source of protein than regular yoghurt)

There are so many more flavour profiles you can mess around with. Im thinking a chocolate and cherries version next.

[golders]

The classic Swiss bircher will be something like below..

Porridge oats
Apple juice
Grated apple
Dried fruits (Sultanas/raisins etc)
Natural yogurt
Honey

You can put all the ingredients into a plastic container and leave for the week. I would suggest that you grate the apple in every day rather than adding and leaving for the week. Brown sludge isn't very nice to eat

The great thing about it IMO is all the ingredients can be messed around barring the oats for example the Bircher I'm on now is kind of a tropical affair..

Porridge oats
Chia seeds (Extra protein and fibre)
Pineapple juice
Coconut milk
Frozen troipical fruit smoothie mix (These are a great way of buying fruit for bircher you can use half a pack one week and keep the rest in there freezer until you need it)
Sultanas
Greek yoghurt (Not traditional but a better source of protein than regular yoghurt)

There are so many more flavour profiles you can mess around with. Im thinking a chocolate and cherries version next.

Had read about this,sounds tasty and healthy,will give that a go,cheers

[Davehugh]

Yeah good post Dave, if you could avoid 5 things to not eat what would they be?

In other words, to cut out 5 different things from your diet. I'm gonna guess coke and crisps are right up there but you could surprise us!

You got a couple right tbh food is such vast subject and there are so many chefs, nutritionists, FAD diets out there who all have an opinion or something to sell.

My big one would be refined sugar its hidden every where and so hard to avoid.

Ill give you a list of ingredients that have been given a bad name but not actually bad for you. Most fats butter, Olive oil Rapeseed, coconut all play important roles in the body (Increased testosterone for example). Salt helps you absorb nutrients and caffeine is really good at speeding up your metabolism and helps your body burn more calories during a workout. Everyone says avoid carbohydrates when dieting which is true in some respects but some of the most nuritent dense food have a high level of carbohydrates for example sweet potatoes.

My best advice would be everything in moderation and avoid diets/ crash diets see it as more as a lifestyle change.

Hope that helps?

[InternalTraining]

Warning: low carb flu, massive headaches, extreme irritation possible in the first 2-3 weeks though not for everyone...first time I did it in 2012, I was convinced I had a brain tumour and I was going to die and a doctor tried to dissuade me, thankfully I didn't listen.

That's keto flu and it is bad. If you've made it that far, you are on the right track. *thumbs up*

[InternalTraining]

There are some really good articles on pitchvison- http://www.pitchvision.com/the-complete-guide-to-cricket-fitness/#/ which have really helped my make my training more specific.

If anyone wants some healthy meal ideas PM me I'm a product development chef by trade. Would love to somehow combine what I do day to day with cricket. Maybe become a private chef for all the England cricket lads (Footballers seem to have them so why not Cricketers!)

Great thread! I will PM you.

Here is my recipe for an egg meal that is high-protein and high on fiber/veg nutrients:

- diced mushrooms, 1 cup
- diced two small tomatoes
- diced onions, 1/4 - 1/2 cup
- one avocado
- few branches of cilantro, chopped.
- 3 eggs full with yolk
- few pinches of salt.
- [edit] 1 table spoon of butter. Forgot to add my favorite ingredient.
- 3 table spoon peanut oil.

- heat oil on medium low heat
- put mushrooms in the oil and let them cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- add tomatoes and add a couple of pinches of salt; let it cook for a few minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- add onions and let cook for couple more minutes; add another pinch of salt.
- add eggs on top of your vegetables and mix it as it cooks; keep mixing until eggs and yolk are firm and in congealed in small chunks; add a pinch of salt.
- [edit] add butter and mix everything until buttery.
- garnish with cilantro on top;
- add slices of the avocado on top.
- serve in a large bowl.

Waste no more time and eat the thing up before room mates or spouse want it. Trust me, it is delicious and highly addictive!

[InternalTraining]

You got a couple right tbh food is such vast subject and there are so many chefs, nutritionists, FAD diets out there who all have an opinion or something to sell.

My big one would be refined sugar its hidden every where and so hard to avoid.

Ill give you a list of ingredients that have been given a bad name but not actually bad for you. Most fats butter, Olive oil Rapeseed, coconut all play important roles in the body (Increased testosterone for example). Salt helps you absorb nutrients and caffeine is really good at speeding up your metabolism and helps your body burn more calories during a workout. Everyone says avoid carbohydrates when dieting which is true in some respects but some of the most nuritent dense food have a high level of carbohydrates for example sweet potatoes.

You can avoid the refined and hidden sugars/carbs if you stick to natural foods. Almonds, walnuts are great snacks. Avoid peanuts. Low-glycemic fruits like grape-fruit, colored berries, and granny-smith apples are delicious, fibrous, and extremely nutritious.

My best advice would be everything in moderation and avoid diets/ crash diets see it as more as a lifestyle change.

I have mixed feelings about "moderation". Sugar in moderation is still bad for you. Avoid white rice like a plague; substitute with brown rice which are delicious. Having said, it all depends on your fitness goals and dedication. I feel, for us clubbies, cricket is a great excuse to life a healthy life-style. The benefits of such a lifestyle extend beyond cricket.

[InternalTraining]

Has anyone tried regular swimming for pre-season cricket training? Has it benefitted you? Cardio benefits?

[golders]

You can avoid the refined and hidden sugars/carbs if you stick to natural foods. Almonds, walnuts are great snacks. Avoid peanuts. Low-glycemic fruits like grape-fruit, colored berries, and granny-smith apples are delicious, fibrous, and extremely nutritious.

I have mixed feelings about "moderation". Sugar in moderation is still bad for you. Avoid white rice like a plague; substitute with brown rice which are delicious. Having said, it all depends on your fitness goals and dedication. I feel, for us clubbies, cricket is a great excuse to life a healthy life-style. The benefits of such a lifestyle extend beyond cricket.

This is all so useful thanks guys, I see a lot of similarities from the book I'm reading and following. Some of the recipes on that marksdailyapple website look delicious.
Almonds are my go to snack now, no more than a handful though,right?

[Woodyspin]

Has anyone tried regular swimming for pre-season cricket training? Has it benefitted you? Cardio benefits?

Swimming is brilliant for everything, even just recovery.

[InternalTraining]

Almonds are my go to snack now, no more than a handful though,right?

When I am hungry (and no good options are available) or feel low blood sugar, I reach for almonds instead of junk food or candy (chocolate bars). It is a good way to satiate my cravings until real/healthy food is available.

[JB]

I've just come back from the gym, can barely walk!! We have some heavy leg days but my god this one was up there with the toughest we've done