With so many recipes on the internet and in bookstores, you have no excuses when it comes to healthy eating. Planning is often the hard part. Athletes, I know you have a lot on your daily plate but if you keep putting workouts and life ahead of planning a diet that nourishes and fuels your busy and active lifestyle, there is a good chance that you are limiting your athletic potential and risking a possible health issue. Easy fix: Eat a salad for lunch, every day. Include at least 20-30g of protein, 1/2 - 1 cup grains or small potato and at least 15-20g fat (ex. avocado, nuts, seeds, oil, cheese) with a variety of colorful fruits and veggies. For example: A few handfuls dark leafy greens Unlimited veggies and fruit 1 cup quinoa or barley 2 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup cubed avocado 4 ounce chicken or fish OR 4 ounce tempeh OR 1/2 cup edamame and 1/2 cup cottage cheese A time saver for busy athletes is prepping these ingredients ahead of time so that y...
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