Pre-Prepping Meals As a Part the of Fitness Journey
This then brings us to our next principle that is; eating a balanced diet is a very important factor in any health-related exercise. Whenever you meal prep, you’re already winning as it prepares you for your intense workouts and even your body’s recovery. Meals mean prepping is efficient and there is no need to think about what is healthy and takes time to prepare. Here are 7 meal prep ideas to support your fitness goals:
1. High Protein Breakfast Burritos
Burritos are more appropriate to be taken during breakfast because we can take them to work or school. Pack them with protein, fiber, and nutrients that will guarantee that they take you through the morning hours.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Black beans
- Diced potatoes
- Red bell pepper
- Onion
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Shredded cheese
- Whole wheat tortillas
Chop all the vegetables and fry the eggs. Simply layer each of these into whole wheat tortillas, wrap up, and freeze. Warm up the next day for a fast breakfast before hitting the gym. The carbs, proteins, and Healthy fats will be useful in exercising the energy required for working out.
2. Tuna & Quinoa Lunch Bowls
Tuna and quinoa bowls are just an example of a high protein, high nutrient meal for lunch. Quinoa is a complete plant protein composition because it provides nine vital amino acids.
Ingredients:
- Quinoa
- Canned tuna
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Chickpeas
- Avocado
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
Prepare all the vegetables and other ingredients and cook the quinoa for later use. Coat into meal prep containers and drizzle with lemon olive oil dressing. The protein and complex carbs will make sure that you are not sleepy most of the time.
3. Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry
This chicken and vegetable stir fry is a dish that’s LIGHT with lean protein and PLENTY of nutrients. It is better to use brown rice to make it even healthier for the body than normal rice.
Ingredients:
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been diced
- Broccoli florets
- Red bell pepper, sliced
- Carrots, peeled and sliced
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic
- Brown rice
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Olive oil
Cook the rice and veggies. Cook the chicken. Add in all and divide appropriately into appropriate containers. Due to lean protein, fresh clear vegetables, and complex carbohydrates, it is a very balanced meal that is suitable for muscles.
4. Zoodles with Turkey Meatballs
A number of my relatives cook zoodles with turkey meatballs, which are not only light but also contain a lot of protein and useful nutrients. Prepare zucchinis by making noodles out of them using a spiralizer.
Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Zucchinis, spiralized
- Marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese
Combine the turkey, the breadcrumbs, and the egg. Shape into small rough meatballs then bake well done. Zoodles should be cooked by a light browning in olive oil or marinara sauce. Mix meatballs to it and add parmesan on top of it. It provides a lot of nutrients in a low-calorie package specifically useful for achieving lean muscles.
5. This delicious recipe is an easy way to make juicy and tender salmon fillet with crispy skin and your favorite vegetables, all cooked on one sheet pan!
Swallow lean protein and nutrients with sheet pan salmon and some roasted vegetables. All you have to do is place the veggies on one sheet pan and pop it into the oven.
Ingredients:
- Wild salmon fillets
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sweet potato, chopped
- Olive oil
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Salt & pepper
Wash and prepare all vegetables, and cut sweet potato into cubes. Mixed all together with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasoning, put on a sheet pan in a desired manner. Bake the salmon until it turns to the desired texture of your preferences, around ~12-15 minutes at 400°F flipping halfway through. Savor this which is also rich in lean protein and nutrients.
6. Organic Grass Fed Steak & Organic Sweet Potato
A piece of nicely marinated steak served with roasted sweet potato is a simple yet healthful meal. Choose grass-fed beef if you want better quality types of protein and nutrients in your body.
Ingredients:
Grass fed Strip or Ribeye or filet mignon.
- Sweet potatoes, chopped
- Asparagus
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt & pepper
Prep and chop ingredients. Dress chopped sweet potatoes and asparagus with olive oil and desired spices or herbs. Arrange in the oven and roast until tender, it may take up to 15- 20 minutes at 425◦F. Cook steaks on high heat; either on the grill or in a pan to the desired degree of doneness. To promote muscle build continue feeding on high protein low carb foods like steak with sweet potatoes and asparagus.
7. Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera
Pasta primavera is a strongly recommended, healthy high carbohydrate meal and good for days when you require energy such as before a long run or race. This dish is quite rich in carbohydrates, so get creative with your choices, and fill the dish up with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat pasta
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Bell pepper
- Onion
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
First, chop vegetables and sauté them over medium heat in one to two tablespoons of olive oil. Pasta must be cooked to the package indications on the list and instructions. On the stove in a pan place pasta, and vegetables and add a tad bit of pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Top with parmesan cheese. It contains all the nutrition that you need to get through your highest mileage days with energy!
And there you have it 7 meal prep ideas for your fitness journey! It’s easy to prepare great tasty meals and still maintain healthy values on some of the ingredients you use. Just a little planning and you will be prepared and be able to fuel your workouts to your health objectives.
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