Beef jerky or biltong
Choose a jerky without
added sugars for a
low-calorie, high-
protein snack. Beef is
a good source of iron,
which is essential for
performance and aids
in the production of
new cells and proteins
post-workout.
NUTRITION
Per 25g pack approx.
Cals 69, Fat 1g, Carbs
4.7g, Protein 10.3g
Spinachyoghurtdip
- 2 cupsGreekyoghurt
- 1 jalapeño(seeds
removed),chopped - ½ cupcorianderleaves
- 2 cups spinach,
lightlysteamed - 1 tspseasalt
- 1 tbsp extra-
virgin olive oil
NUTRITION
Makes 12 servings. Per
serve: Cals 50, Fat 3.1g,
Carbs 1.5g, Protein 3.6g
Turkeyroll-ups
Easytoassemble,these
arelikea wrapwithout
thecarbs.Roastturkey
slicesarea high-
protein,low-fatoption.
- Makeyourownby
placingfourcooked
turkeybreastslices
ona plateandthen
spreadingeachwith
a teaspoonofcream
cheese.Placesome
lettuceanda tomato
sliceontheturkeyand
rollthemintowraps.
NUTRITION
Cals64,Fat1.9g,Carbs
3.5g,Protein7.9g
Baked apple oatmeal
- Combine 200g rolled
oats, 1 tsp baking
powder, 1 tsp cinnamon
and a dash of honey. - Whisk in 1 egg and
150ml milk, 2 tbsp
melted butter and
1 chopped apple. - Pour into a baking dish
and bake at 180°C for
30-40 minutes. - Delicious hot or cold.
NUTRITION
Makes 4 servings.
Per serve: Cals 309,
Fat 12g, Carbs 39.1g,
Protein 8.8g
2019
MEN’S FITNESS
MUSCLE
FOODS
ADDING
CHEESE
AND
YOGHURT
TO YOUR
STEAK
SAMBO =
PROTEIN +
Loaded steak
sandwich
MAKES: 1 SERVING
INGREDIENTS
1 tbspoliveoil
1 tbspbutter
120ggrass-fedleansteak
Salttotaste
Blackpeppertotaste
4 spearsofasparagus
2 tbspgoat’scheese
3 tbspGreekyoghurt
½ tspdriedrosemary
½ tspdriedthyme
2 slices sprouted
grain bread
DIRECTIONS
1) Place a medium
saucepan on medium-
high heat and add the
olive oil and butter.
Season the steak
with salt and pepper,
then add to the pan.
Sear on each side and
cook until desired
doneness. Transfer
from pan to a plate
and let cool for 10 to
15 minutes before
slicingdiagonally
againstthegrain.
2)While the steak
cooks, boil a small
pot of water. Add the
asparagusandblanch
for3 to4 minutes.
3) In a small mixing bowl,
add the goat’s cheese,
yoghurt, rosemary
and thyme. Mix until
a smooth paste forms.
Smear the herbed
goat’s cheese mixture
liberallyoneachpiece
ofbread.
4)Add the steak slices on
one half of bread, then
top with the blanched
asparagus and
combine the halves
to form a sandwich.
Lightly drizzle olive
oil on the outside of
each piece of bread.
Toast in a cast-iron
frypan or a sandwich-
maker grill.
NUTRITION(PERSERVING)
512 calories,
41g protein,
40g carbs
21g fat
Tuna with rice cakes
An easy, portable snack.
Canned tuna with rice
cakes provides plenty
of protein, and quick-
release carbs make it
ideal post-workout.
- Serve 1 can tuna
with 2 rice cakes
NUTRITION
Cals 170, Fat 1.6g, Carbs
9.8g, Protein 28.9g
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