REPs Magazine Fitness Matters Issue 1 | Page 34

POST-WORKOUT MUNCH Having specialist dietary requirements can make the after exercise feed a little tricky to navigate. Try these 3 easy fixes for that essential refill. Gluten Free Meals can be tricky where gluten intolerance or sensitivity exists but while choice may be limited, great sources of carbohydrate and protein are available. Try creating this yummy rice salad, which mixes timeless tuna with the superfood avocado. 3oz tuna ½ ripe avocado Chopped shallots and tomatoes ¼ cup cauliflower rice ½ tsp balsamic vinegar. Throw it all together in a bowl and enjoy! Low Calorie The advice is usually to reduce your portion sizes when trying to lose weight. The fact is, your body needs energy from food to be ready for more exercise the next day. Try this lean power house meal to keep the batteries charged as the muscles recover. ½ cup wholegrain rice 4oz salmon fillet 3oz spinach Fresh lime juice Vegan Vegans must take care to monitor their diet for protein levels. Fortunately the flat-out magical tofu can step in here, it is not only packed with protein but also contains a level of unsaturated (good!) fat that is perfect for recovering muscles. Knock up a knock out stir-fry with maple syrup for flavouring. 34 FM www.exerciseregister.org 7oz extra firm tofu 1 cup green beans ½ cup chopped carrots 1 tbsp sesame oil Rice noodles Maple syrup and coriander