CAJUN SALMON WITH ROASTED VEG, LENTILS AND BROCCOLI
Bulking out this protein and omega-3 filled meal with nutrients from the lentils and veg adds fibre and energy boosting carbs
Kcal: 345, Protein: 31g, Carbs: 26.2g, Fat: 13.2g
BEETROOT, CHICKEN AND POTATO SALAD
As a pre-match meal this offers energy boosting carbs from the potatoes plus an oxygen boosting nitric oxide hit from the beetroot and lean protein in the chicken
Kcal: 443 Protein: 45g, Carbs: 29g, Fat: 12.3g
A rich source of nutrients including omega-3 in the anchovies, vitamin B-12 and niacin in the protein-packed chicken whilst the lettuce salad is a lean source of dietary fibre, vitamin A, folate and cramp-combating potassium
Kcal 431, Protein: 45g, Carbs: 18.6g, Fat: 22g
STEAK AND SALAD SEEDED-BREAD SANDWICH
Steaks are rarer these days on the footballer’s food plan but the rich source of muscle nourishing iron and protein can still play a holding role when it comes to controlling hunger and replacing nutrients
Kcal: 544, Protein: 50g, Carbs: 52g, Fat: 14.2g
A simple but filling lunch with metabolism boosting properties and energy sources from the variety of beans and vegetables. A great source of vegetarian protein
Kcal: 260, Protein: 17g, Carbs: 37g, Fat: 7.5g
SPICY MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE
Spicy meals and hot chillis boost the body’s fat-burning metabolism and raise testosterone levels which with the lean meant helps with muscle development and repair
Kcal: 656, Protein: 55g, Carbs: 38g, Fat: 27.9g
CHICKEN, PEPPERS AND HUMMUS WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
An excellent on the go lunch option. Additional protein from the hummus plus there’s slow release energy to be gained from using wholemeal wraps
Kcal: 555, Protein: 43g, Carbs: 35.8g, Fat: 17g
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