YOUR DIET AND BODY BUILDING

Everything you have learned thus far will not provide desired results without the proper nutrition. Many novice body builders are under the false impression that the more you eat the better.

This is totally false. Your body building regimen needs to include the proper balance of calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. Extra protein along with other essentials are important to compensate for the calories you burn during your workout. Other necessities for good nutrition for the bodybuilder are Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Sodium to name a few.

It is believed that protein works well for a bodybuilder if it is combined with carbohydrates when taken. While at least 200 grams of carbohydrates taken daily are required to adequately accommodate the protein intake, a 200 pound bodybuilder should take in 300 grams. More carbohydrates than protein for each meal facilitates the absorption of the protein.

We all know that milk, egg, meat, soy, casein and whey are good sources of protein. A bodybuilder need not sacrifice quality in his daily meal planning. Just to prove it, here are several recipes that meet all the requirements of nutrition for an active bodybuilder without sacrificing taste.

Indonesian Chicken (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

8 oz Boneless raw chicken breast, broilers or fryers
1 cup chopped raw onion
1/2 cup Jalapeno raw sliced
5 cups raw shredded cabbage
2 cups sliced raw red pepper
2 cups 1% fat cows milk
4 tsp cornstarch
5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves raw garlic
2 tsp raw ginger root
1 tsp tumeric ground
1 tsp Coriander leaf (dried cilantro, chinese parsley)
1 tsp curry powder

Directions:

In non stick saute pan combine onion, jalapeno pepper, spices, milk and chicken. Poach (lightly simmer) until chicken is done. Mix cornstarch with a little water to dissolve the add to pan an cook for 3-5 minutes. In a separate pan cook cabbage and red peppers in oil until tender. Divide cabbage between 2 plates and top with chicken. Serve immediately

Nutritional Information:

Calories (Per Serving) - 475.5
Protein (g) - 39.5
Carbohydrates (g) - 45
Fat (g) - 16.5
Carb - Protein - Fat % Ratio: 37-33-30

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