You know how meals for athletes eat? They’re not crazy; they have to eat and that is the only difference between them and others. It’s like your regular people who can afford and can afford their own special kind of meatballs, pizza, tacos, cheese sticks, burgers, and chicken nuggets – whatever it is – before and after their day.
Some of those people get organic meat in order to be able to afford so they are eating a diet that helps with weight loss or overall health. If you aren’t going to be one of them and don’t want your food to affect you that way, then we have created this list of healthy foods for athletics (that doesn’t mean I’m saying there aren’t carbohydrates in there!) because it’s what you need!
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Protein Grit-Cake (Protein Grit-Cake) :
A classic protein grit cake and if you are looking for real, whole proteins then it’s hard to beat out protein grit-cakes and this recipe is delicious, but not too good if you aren’t craving them. Make yourself some pancakes and grab some eggs!
Then put all that batter on top of your favorite fruit cake with nuts, berries, cocoa powder and grated oranges. Bake for 80 minutes, then serve – and eat all of it! Have a slice with milk when you are feeling hungry. Now that you are more knowledgeable about nutrition, that isn’t something you would enjoy, but is extremely helpful.
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Mushroom Eggs Benedict (Mushroom Egg Benedict) :
Eat these eggs Benedict as often as possible and make sure you eat breakfast on the side to allow them to cook properly. This recipe has everything you need in a perfect breakfast or even a full lunch but you have to include a little bit of everything that goes into these eggs instead of cutting down on the main recipe which makes for a healthier meal. When making your egg Benedict, just use fresh, plain, unsalted butter/margarine to cut down on fat, salt and sugar. Do not use any trans fats.
Add your mushrooms to simmer for 20-25 minutes until they are soft. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients together – eggs, bread, cream, sour cream, yogurt, onion, garlic, and mushrooms – then bake the first batch of eggs Benedict for about 30 minutes while transferring the first batch to the second batch. Cook the other batches at about the same time. Serve immediately or store the first batch in the refrigerator
To prepare the next batch of eggs Benedict take the other eggs Benedict and add them to both batches and simmer together until eggs become scrambled. Blend all of those eggs until the desired consistency is reached but avoid over-blending the eggs making it too runny.
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Sausage Gravy (Sausage Gravy) :
If you love sausages then you will absolutely adore this cheesy dish. But make sure you know what you are buying so you do not suffer unnecessarily. I make my sausage gravy once every week because it tastes great. However, you can easily double shop, use an extra-large bag of sausages or buy a pack of ground sausages and bulk up on that pack by adding it either to the whole stock or changing the water for a cup and setting it aside for cooking. Just take half a kilo bag and put it in the freezer, freeze in a plastic wrap and chill in the freezer until ready to use.
Heat in a deep pan the pot of salted water, salt, beef stock, tomato puree, peppercorn, red onions, and season with herbs salt, paprika and bay leaves then fry until onions have softened and cooked to your liking. Transfer the pork mixture onto a plate lined with foil, sprinkle with cayenne pepper and put on high heat.
Wait for about 10–15 minutes until the meat mixture cooks thoroughly, then strain the sauce, cover and refrigerate overnight in a jar or container such as a dry Kiev, can, or freezer bag. Use your sausage gravy to make a variety of delicious dishes which really show this meal is nutritious and good for everyone and you deserve to eat it over and over again. Make this your new favorite snack item and start now.
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Meatball Soup (Meatball Soup) :
This soup is easy to make, and it is also very filling, but if it seems difficult sometimes you really don’t need the meatball for a reason. Most meatball soups are so filling because they contain almost no protein.
While most meatball soups are not a complete lack of protein, they do contain lots of sugar and salt which can actually cause health problems if eaten frequently. So make sure you know exactly what type of meatball you are purchasing, and do not choose food items that contain artificial preservatives or fillers like those used on packaged meatball substitutes.
Avoid high-fat meatball substitutes and products that may reduce shelf life. These items do contain lots of sugars but are better than nothing at all. And remember, a lot of people are lactose intolerant and lactose-free meatball substitutes that you can throw into your meatball soup will help to create a better balance of nutrition and fat content.
Instead of throwing out meatball portions of meatball soups, try blending in a serving of vegetable or nut meatball. Get creative! Find new ways to make it better with meatball soups to fill you up and feel satiated without having to sacrifice the taste of the meatball.
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Chicken Pockets / Cheesy Pasta Dishes (Chicken Pockets /Cheesy Pastas Dishes) :
The key ingredient in this dish is pasta. So make sure you look for recipes that call for this kind of pasta, you might find out it’s called “cheesy pasta” or similar but you do not know so that is why it comes on under the name “chicken pockets” or “cheesy pastas dish” you see above. Also be careful as you cut it into pieces, this will keep the texture nice and chewy. My personal preference for a pastas dish is white pasta.
White pasta is easier to find in the store in larger cans. There is no difference between different types of white pasta but some brands have slightly different names depending on where it was made, this usually makes sense and also makes me think of some Italian flavors. Check out my post on cheeses in pasta and make this spaghetti to go along with it if you like black beans and mashed potato, I hope. Follow me on Pinterest! It would be nice to have a few things in common to make spaghetti and chicken pockets!
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Salmon Quinoa Stew (Salmon Quinoa Stew) :
This stew is thick and creamy. What is salmon quinoa stew and why should you care? Why should you care because there’s plenty of fish! Because, there for us, the good news is that the starch in your peas doesn’t come from rice which means it comes from a grain. Therefore, if you have a sweet tooth, this is a great comfort food which has little nutritional value.
One night, for example, I went to bed and on waking up saw an idea of a quick salad, but in a matter of moments the idea turned into a huge part of my daily routine. That salad included some tuna steaks, some roasted salmon steaks, and some red cabbage, carrots, onions, green peppers and corn.
All of this became a ritual that became the centerpiece of my everyday regimen. I eat salmon twice a week or even three times of them. Since this is not a staple of mine and it is such a frequent treat, I thought what if I could create a version that everyone enjoys? I created a salmon quinoa stew.
This is pretty simple. Basically, I make pasta, toss in salmon slices, turn the stove on low and cook and that is it! It looks appetizing but it doesn’t taste like it does. It is a wonderful option to consider making when you are trying to lose weight, when trying to create some vegetables in your kitchen. This is an especially delicious dish and is also a great healthy alternative to traditional lasagna!
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Beef Stroganoff Pie Recipe (Stroganoff Pie Recipe) :
After searching the internet for a stroganoff pie recipe my search was fruitful. While my search didn’t yield many results, I eventually got a list. Once I found a suitable recipe and used it I decided to give stroganoff crusts a shot in the arm. They are really tasty, I can’t really say no to that. Plus, they don’t require baking, which can be pretty comforting with COVID19 restrictions, so that worked out.
As a side note, all of my recipes I listed them with the number of servings which means if you want to save money and still want to eat it, simply multiply each portion number by two to find the total cost of the meals you want to make using all of those ingredients. It is also worth noting that my recipe is gluten free so that is a plus.
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Broccoli & Mush Parmigiano-Reggiano Pasta Recipe (Broccoli & Mush Parmigiano-Reggiano Pasta Recipe) :
I don’t know anything; we know we need vegetables in our diets. I know we need vegetables in our diets because veggie lovers have been doing this since forever. With that being said I wanted to write this recipe, it wasn’t the easiest thing to pull off. But I am happy I did because it is so popular. Who knew?
