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Fuel My Friday...

Welcome to the home of Fuel My Friday. Below, you'll find a range of tasty recipes all approved by the British Swimming nutrition team

Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Zara's Salmon Pesto Pasta Bake

An easy seafood pasta bake with plenty of vegetables makes the ideal pre-race fuel for Para-swimming world medallist and European champion Zara Mullooly.

20 Nov 2020
Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Stef's Vegan Tofu Pad Thai

November is World Vegan Month - so why not try your hand at making a delicious Tofu Pad Thai for this week's #FuelMyFriday?

13 Nov 2020
Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Goodburn's Porridge Bread

Bake yourself a hearty bread that’s soft on the inside but with a delicious crust on the outside, as Archie Goodburn shares the secret to his easy to make Porridge Bread.

6 Nov 2020
Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Jessica-Jane's No-Bake Energy Balls

Pre-training snacks can be a crucial source of energy for athletes - so four-time Paralympic medallist Jessica-Jane Applegate's quick and easy #FuelMyFriday recipe is a valuable addition to a swimmer's cook book.

30 Oct 2020
Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Louis Lawlor's Lasagne

It's World Pasta Day on Sunday (25th October) - and what better way to mark it than with a delicious lasagne, courtesy of Louis Lawlor's #FuelMyFriday recipe?

23 Oct 2020
Diving

Fuel My Friday: Harper's Homemade Meatballs

World Junior champion Yasmin Harper enjoys showing her skills in the kitchen as well as off the diving board - and this week's #FuelMyFriday is a perfect chance for her to give us an insight into that culinary passion.

16 Oct 2020
Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Mildred's Special Scramble

It's World Egg Day... no we're not yolk-ing! And so this weeks #FuelMyFriday pays homage with a simple recipe from Ed Mildred.

9 Oct 2020
Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Cassie's Cookie Bars

Ok, so we're not going to dress this up as the healthiest of #FuelMyFriday's... but when there's reason to celebrate, even top athletes allow themselves a treat and you can to!

2 Oct 2020
Diving

Fuel My Friday: Phoebe's Thai Massaman Curry

Two-time European medallist Phoebe Banks is serving up her favourite curry recipe to take us into the weekend with the latest #FuelMyFriday.

11 Sep 2020
Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Joe's Honey & Herb Salmon

Nobody needs an excuse to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day - but Joe Litchfield is on hand to provide an alternative to the much-loved classic just in case!

4 Sep 2020
Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Quinny’s Complete Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is the perfect complete protein, great for both fuelling and recovery during those busy training days in the pool or gym.

28 Aug 2020
Diving

Fuel My Friday: Zillig's Salmon Stir Fry

When you're fitting meals in and around training, time can often be of the essence! This week Josie Zillig serves up a simple healthy stir fry you can get from pan to plates in next to no time at all.

21 Aug 2020
Para-Swimming

Fuel My Friday: Firth's Fruit Acai Smoothie Bowl

With the British Summer heatwave upon us, Bethany Firth provides a #FuelMyFriday recipe that will help you cool off and refuel on a hot sunny day.

14 Aug 2020