Raising the bar

From doughnuts and biscuits to pasta and crisps, the muscle-building nutrient has become Big Snack’s big sell. But do all these extra grams really add up to more muscle?

CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit-fuel foods and drinks

Finely grate 1/4 tsp zest from one of 3 oranges, then peel them. Roughly chop the flesh and put in a bowl (or food processor) with the orange zest and 2 ripe pears, peeled and cored. Blitz until as sm

■ Serves 8-10 ■ Prep 10 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 40 mins Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss 350g jumbo oats with 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon, 125g mixed nuts and a pinch of salt on a baking t

Why not try these sweet sensations this weekend?