Ultimate Fighter’s Diet – Healthy Office Snacks
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
DIET TIP: If you work out midday, recharge yourself with at least 20 grams of protein and not much fat (because too much fat slows nutrient absorption). Nutritionist Alan Aragon, MS, has some cubicle friendly options:
1. Two to three ounces of beef jerky and a bowl of grapes – Beef jerky has 9 grams of protein per ounce, and grapes (or any fruit) add carbohydrates, which can help prevent muscle breakdown.
2. One cup cottage cheese with 1/4 cup dried fruit – A quarter cup of dried fruit packs more carbs than a full cup of sliced fresh fruit. Mix it with the cottage cheese for a total of nearly 30 grams of protein.
3. Two tall glasses of skim milk – You'll take in more than 20 grams of protein in 24 ounces of milk. Chocolate milk works great, too. Try to get the kind that doesn't add a bunch of sugar – usually best if sugar is 2 grams or lower.
4. One cup of Greek yogurt – An 8-ounce serving of GREEK YOGURT (not the regular fruit/sugar/syrup filled yogurt that you'll find in most grocery stores) packs 23 grams of protein and 9 grams of carbs without an ounce of fat. Add honey as a sweetener if desired.
Get your best body ever with the ULTIMATE FIGHTER'S DIET!