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Midday Power Lunch Have you ever thought of a mid day power sandwich to revitalise yourself after a lunchtime workout? Well here is a simple sandwich for a great muscle boost. Protein is a big part of muscle building, but its not the whole story. Muscles need accessible energy from glycogen (stored carbohydrates), as well as a smattering of vitamins and minerals to keep everything ticking over. TO MAKE:- Cut 2 thick slices of bread from a whole grain loaf, and spread very thinly with butter. Mix 1tbsp of fresh cooked prawns with 1tbsp of cottage cheese and season. Thinly slice half an avocado and one tomato. Add a handful of spinach leaves and top with the prawn mixture.
AVOCADO - this is a rich source of Vitamin E and Vitamin B6, which helps synthesis protein and fat soluble vitamin K. COTTAGE CHEESE - Great lean protein, which the body will digest slowly to repair and maintain muscles. The high calcium content keeps bones strong and healthy too.
SPINACH LEAVES Super food Spinach is a great source of Vitamins A, C and K as well as essential iron.
PRAWNS - Protein which helps repair and build muscles. Good source of Magnesium, which aids the development of muscle. TOMATOES - Helps protect body's cells from damage and also helps prevent heart disease, as tomatoes are a great source of antioxidant lycopene. They also have a natural anti-inflammatory properties, soothing sore muscles after a workout.
Helen Johnson - Personal Fitness Trainer & Nutritionist - 617 453 550 - fitness@luv2btraining.com 22 costa life