Description
Whether you play tennis for fun, hit the weights after work, are a regular runner or yogi, or are aspiring to be more active, you are an everyday athlete, and eating right to fuel that fitness will up your performance and enjoyment.
In conjunction with clinical dietician and nutritionist Alicia Romano, we developed recipes to give you energy and endurance for the activities you love using science-backed levels of carbohydrates, protein, and healthful fats, plus tons of flavor. You’ll learn what to eat when (and in what portions), pre-workout, post-workout, for snacks, and on every day in between.
1. Pre-workout meals that fuel your exercise; fill up on Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Yogurt and Blueberries to get pumped for your exercise of choice.
2. Post-workout meals that promote recovery; enjoy Lamb Meatballs with Lemony Wild Rice and Artichokes once you’re done for the day to help repair your muscles and replenish your body.
3. Energizing snacks/drinks to optimize your performance; try our homemade Powerade to energize your workout while cutting out excessive sugar.
If you think food tailored to workouts requires sacrificing enjoyment, these meals will be a refreshingly delicious upgrade. You’ll look forward to simple-to-make yet tasty dishes such as One-Pan Coffee-Rubbed Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Apples or, even favorite snacks like Raspberry Fruit Leather and Brown Rice Balls with Spinach and Edamame.
This isn’t just a recipe book. Everyone’s health requirements and routines are a little different. To help customize your meals to your eating and exercising needs, we’ve packed our recipes with make-ahead and storage information so you can make your favorite foods in advance. Plus, we’ve included menus for dietary specifications like “plant-based” or “dairy-free.”
Every recipe is flavorful and quick to make. What won’t you find in this book? Demonizing definitions of bad food or restrictive diets. Let America’s Test Kitchen help you reach fitness goals while eating right—and good.
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Lauren –
My two older kids are athletes and want to make sure they are eating well. This means I have to make sure I have new snack options and fresh ideas for dinners. This cookbook is great. Love how the authors explain things, I’m inspired by the snack ideas. I will have the kids tell me what they want to try and they will do the cooking.
Michael Nicholl –
My kids love this book
Vnelson –
Almost all the recipes I’ve tried so far are absolutely delicious. The problem I have with the book is that almost all the recipes are only two servings. Do everyday athletes not have families to feed? I’ve had to double everything which is doubly frustrating first when I’m making my shopping list and again when I’m following the recipe to cook the meal. I’m a big fan of America’s Test Kitchen, but this was not their best work.
jeanne powers –
Most of the recipes in the book are for 2 persons. So if you were to use the whole one pound package of meat for instance you have to multiply out all the ingredients. In the case of the lamb meatballs that was times 4. I think most people will make that using the whole lb of meat. I think more realistic sizes based on how you would cook it would be better. Who only uses 4 oz of meat? Leftovers certainly are great since you put in the effort. They think you’re going to freeze the other 12 oz and make a new recipe or 3????? I find the editing for quantities tedious.
Steve –
Had recipes that were reasonably healthy but not what I would consider well balanced or delicious. The ratings for use were not particularly helpful as most said pre and post workout. Don’t think they were organized or developed to maximize pre and post workout nutrition.
james thompson –
Nutritious recipes, relatively easy to make
Jacqueline Lee –
Easy to find what you’re looking for as the book is broken out into categories (ie, breakfasts, poultry, beef/pork/lamb, drinks & snacks, etc.
There are pictures on every page!! LOVE this. Tells me what i’m making and what it should look like in advance! (Great for those of us who don’t have the best eyesight anymore)
Easy to follow directions with helpful tips along the way.
James C. Hix –
excellent recipes. Some important info on training and why we eat what we eat