What you eat around your training is just as important as the exercise itself. Proper nutrition is your key for better performance and faster recovery however, it can be hard to cook something properly especially after a long gym session that doesn’t take hours. That’s where our chef-made, nutritionist-approved meals come in. We take the guesswork out of fuelling your body, providing perfectly balanced pre and post-workout meals so you can focus on hitting your goals.
Here’s our simple guide to eating for performance, featuring some Fitfood favourites.
Before Your Workout
Your goal here is sustained energy. Aim to eat 1-3 hours before your session, focusing on complex carbs with some lean protein.
Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
The perfect alternative to takeaway and balance of complex carbs from rice and lean protein from chicken to provide lasting energy for your workout.
Beef Meatballs with Courgettes
A lighter option that still delivers the protein and energy you need to perform, without feeling heavy or sluggish.
After Your Workout
It's all about recovery. You need to replenish your energy stores and give your muscles the protein they need to repair and rebuild.
Lamb Ragu with Mash Potato
A refuel packed with high protein and complex carbs needed to kickstart the muscle recovery process. Something that would normally take hours in minutes.
Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken is often the go to for calorie counters. Chicken in a creamy coconut tikka masala is the nourishing post work meal that helps restore your muscles after a long sesh.
Fresh White Fish with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
You might feel like something simple. Fish and vegetables is a clean and effective option delivering lean protein and vital nutrients to support your muscles post workout.
Dialling in your nutrition is the key to unlocking better results from your hard work. Order your weekly Fitfood meals and discover how easy it is to fuel your body right.
