Quick snacks for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts

Listed: March 11, 2010 6:06 am

In today’s fast paced society we don’t always have time to cook our meals. For a bodybuilder or even just a fitness enthusiast this is unacceptable. Many fast food restaurants try to cater to the healthy minded people, but this food is usually far from being healthy So, how do we fix this problem of not always having time to cook healthy meals.

The first option and the best option is to cook your meals ahead of time and portion them out into separate plastic containers and keep them in the refrigerator. However, sometimes we run out of precooked meals and then have very little option when we are in a hurry to get to work. So, here are some quick snacks for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts alike.

Protein Powder is an excellent backup. When you are in a hurry for work you can throw a couple scoops into a plastic shaker cup and head out the door. When you are ready for a meal just add water to the shaker cup and shake it up and you’re done.

Protein Bars
are another excellent way to grab a snack on the go. You do need to be careful with many of these protein bars as the calorie content can be extremely high. You will also need to pick out bars that suit your diet. You can always find bars that are low fat high carb, high fat low carb, and anything in between. You should pick out bars that have at least 20 grams of protein.

String Cheese makes for a very quick snack on the go. You will need to take some time to find a brand at your super market that is low in fat, high in protein, and relatively low in sodium. You should be able to find a string cheese that has about 8 to 9 grams of protein per stick and 2.5 grams of fat or less per stick. Also be sure the sodium content fits within you diet guidelines.

Low Sugar Oatmeal Packets are a great way to get your complex carbs on the run. You have two choices with this packet depending on just how much of a hurry you are in. The first choice is to follow the instructions on the packet for cooking. You may be in to much of a hurry to even do that. So, your second choice is to rip open the packet, dump a little into your mouth and take a gulp of water, swish it around, chew it up, and swallow it. It sounds disgusting but it’s really not. If you get the maple and brown sugar low sugar packets it actually tastes a little like an oatmeal cookie. Be sure to shake the pack well to spread out the flavoring or that last little bit will be quite a surprise.

Tuna packets are a quick and easy way to get some quality protein. Just about every major grocery store has the tear open packets of tuna available. These packets of tuna are offered in a variety of flavors and sizes. Many taste really good. The next time you are at the grocery store be sure to pick up a variety of flavors so you can try them all and see what ones you really like. These packet are great because you can simply grab them and go. For these you may want to grab a box of plastic forks to make them easier to eat.

These five foods listed above should help you stay on track, even on those really hectic days.

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