Salad might not be what you had in mind when it comes to fuelling your body for winter workouts. But a veggie-loaded dish needn’t be limp and lifeless, as this hearty recipe proves. It’s loaded with six sources of plants, including chickpeas, apple and squash – all sources of complex carbohydrates for a big dose of energy that won’t wear off.

But when it really comes to hitting a new PB in chilly weather, beetroot is the star of the show. The dietary nitrates found in this root vegetable are shown to enhance the function of mitochondria – the part of your cells responsible for energy production. Topped with tempeh, a soy protein source that supports your muscles and is high in calcium for bones that can withstand your high impact workouts. We’re not promising it will replace your pre-workout coffee, but it might help those winter workout goals feel a little more manageable.