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YOUR DIET AND BODY BUILDING
Everything you have learned thus far will not provide desired results without the proper nutrition. Many novice body builders are under the false impression that the more you eat the better.
This is totally false. Your body building regimen needs to include the proper balance of calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. Extra protein along with other essentials are important to compensate for the calories you burn during your workout. Other necessities for good nutrition for the bodybuilder are Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Sodium to name a few.
It is believed that protein works well for a bodybuilder if it is combined with carbohydrates when taken. While at least 200 grams of carbohydrates taken daily are required to adequately accommodate the protein intake, a 200 pound bodybuilder should take in 300 grams. More carbohydrates than protein for each meal facilitates the absorption of the protein.
We all know that milk, egg, meat, soy, casein and whey are good sources of protein. A bodybuilder need not sacrifice quality in his daily meal planning. Just to prove it, here are several recipes that meet all the requirements of nutrition for an active bodybuilder without sacrificing taste.
Indonesian Chicken (Serves 2)
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz Boneless raw chicken breast, broilers or fryers
1 cup chopped raw onion
1/2 cup Jalapeno raw sliced
5 cups raw shredded cabbage
2 cups sliced raw red pepper
2 cups 1% fat cows milk
4 tsp cornstarch
5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves raw garlic
2 tsp raw ginger root
1 tsp tumeric ground
1 tsp Coriander leaf (dried cilantro, chinese parsley)
1 tsp curry powder
DIRECTIONS:
In non stick saute pan combine onion, jalapeno pepper, spices, milk and chicken. Poach (lightly simmer) until chicken is done. Mix cornstarch with a little water to dissolve then add to pan and cook for 3-5 minutes. In a separate pan cook cabbage and red peppers in oil until tender. Divide cabbage between 2 plates and top with chicken.
Serve immediately
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories (Per Serving) - 475.5
Protein (g) - 39.5
Carbohydrates (g) - 45
Fat (g) - 16.5
Carb - Protein - Fat % Ratio: 37-33-30
Chocolate Banana Protein Bars - 8 Bars
INGREDIENTS:
300 g raw banana
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 large chicken egg whites raw
4 oz non fat milk
200g 100% whole grain old fashioned oatmeal
1/3 cup splenda
1 tbsp Udo’s choice oil blend
60 g Designer Whey Chocolate flavour ( or equivalent
brand)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into non stick cake pan.Bake at 300 for 25 minutes or until firm, leave until cooled slightly then cut to size. We have made these into 8 small bars, but you could easily make into 4 larger ones, with double the protein, so around 23g protein per bar. If you don’t want the fat replace the Udo’s oil with unsweetened applesauce. It will taste just as good and still retain the moist but firm texture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories (Per bar) : 188.32
Protein (g) : 11.05
Carbohydrates (g) : 27.94
Fat (g) : 4.56
Carb - Protein - Fat % Ratio: 57-22-21
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