Tahlia McGrath is the Australia women’s cricket team vice-captain. The 29-year-old shares her day on a plate.

Credit: Art by Eliza Iredale

7.30am Latte and an English muffin with peanut butter, banana and honey.

10am Yoghurt and a muesli bar during a quick break between meetings and training.

1pm A fresh roll with ham, cheese, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, mayonnaise.

3.30pm Post-gym protein shake.

6.30pm Salmon with roast pumpkin, sweet potato, asparagus, zucchini.

8.00pm Cookies and cream ice-cream to finish off a big day.

Dr Joanna McMillan says Advertisement

Top marks for … A smart mix of carbs, protein and healthy fats to fuel training and recovery, from the pre-gym peanut butter and banana combo to salmon with colourful veg. Great to see both quick snacks and proper

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