Bang in Some Beans: Protein for Performance

Did you know beans can boost athletic performance and recovery?

England Rugby World Cup winner Sarah Bern explains why and shares insights on elite performance in our latest Bang in Some Beans podcast.

We also hear from Jeffrey Boadi, a semi-professional footballer and tennis player who went plant-based eight years ago and author of Plant Fuel: 80 Easy and Energising Recipes Packed with Protein and Fibre, about how protein can power up our game.

Presenter Chef Melissa Hemsley follows us to Hove Rugby Club to meet six players from one of the UK’s top under-14 girls’ teams - Milly, Daisy, Ellie, Eva, Dina and Tiggy - to see what fuels their game, and surprises them with a visit from Sarah Bern herself.

Finally, food writer and chef Claire Thomson (5 O’Clock Apron) shares her Black Bean Brownies recipe, which is taste-tested by the competitive athlete family, the Goldenbergs.

• Find other delicious bean recipes from the series here.