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This once-a-week shop provides all you need to create seven days of delicious six-pack-carving meals. Eat up to man up: Add these foods to your weekly menu in order to support your testosterone production – the rocket fuel of your masculinity. Optimise your midday meals for muscle repair with these delicious protein-packed recipes. 23 ways to eat chicken. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes so they don't burn while cooking, marinade the chicken for the same amount of time, at least, with the following: Satay 3 tablespoons of light coconut milk, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 crushed clove of garlic, a drop of sesame oil, salt and white pepper Tandoori 1 tablespoon of your favourite Indian curry paste, juice of 1 lemon, 1 onion pureed (use a blender), 1 clove of garlic & a knob of ginger finely chopped, 1 individual container of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of each; paprika, turmeric, garam masala, salt and pepper.

23 ways to eat chicken

Blend everything in a food processor or blender until smooth, pour over cubed chunks of chicken breast and marinade for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight. Yaki Tori 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons sake, 3 tablespoons mirin, 3 tablespoon soy sauce. Mix together, pour over chicken and marinade. Munch on this beefed-up feast after your training workout.

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Munch on this beefed-up feast after your training workout

“The key to muscle-building is the right balance of protein and carbs,” says nutritionist Alan Aragon. “Fats also support testosterone production, while keeping you satisfied so you don’t overeat.” The ideal muscle-building meal should contain at least 30g of each. Top US chef Tom Douglas has created the ultimate beefed-up salad: it contains 49g of protein, 32g of carbs, and 35g of fat – perfect post-workout food.

Romaine lettuce leaves 2 good handfuls Lettuce provides folic acid, which enhances your circulation. Bacon 1 rasher, cooked and chopped The saturated fat in bacon contains triglycerides, which are good for your heart, plus the B-vitamin choline, which boosts your brain. Cherry tomatoes halved Rich in lycopene which protects muscles from oxidative stress – aches and pains to you and me. Egg soft-boiled and halved Egg protein has the greatest muscle-building potential of any food. ¼ Avocado. 12 Packable Muscle-Building Snacks. By Shannon Clark Mar 22, 2011 If you were under house arrest, life would suck, with one exception: You could prepare all of your meals under strict calorie and macronutrient control.

No restaurant secret sauces to worry about, no drive-through maidens singing their siren song, no convenience stores on every corner. You travel about freely, however, and the only crimes being committed are dietary in nature. Even when you try to eat right on the run, it's hard to know what you're putting in your body. And sometimes you're well aware you're eating poorly; fast food's marketing muscle just makes unhealthy items that much harder to resist. Taking the time to pack smart muscle-building snacks will do more than help you avoid diet disasters. Let's take a quick look at 12 great ideas that you can use as you go about your diet plan that will support your lean-mass-building goals: First up on the list of packable muscle-building snacks is a simple Chicken Wrap.

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