Justin Answers: How Can You Maximize Protein With Limited Prep Time?

The Question of the Day Today’s question came courtesy of Reddit. I am going to make the following assumptions about the author 1) they are trying to bulk and 2) their main value driver is time. So the question I am going to answer is how can we maximize protein (and overall nutrition) with minimalContinue reading “Justin Answers: How Can You Maximize Protein With Limited Prep Time?”

The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals

Intro There is a lot of research happening recently about ultra processed foods, hyper palatable foods and their negative impact on health outcomes. While all foods are made up of the same basic macronutrients, some foods come with extra costs. As an athlete, the highest priority should be on making sure that you are eatingContinue reading “The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals”

Adapting Your Nutritional Goals To Every Day Eating

Many people struggle to fit performance-based nutrition into their every day lives because it looks so different from how they’ve eaten in the past, or how their friends and family eat. Eating culture plays a big role in how successful you will be in integrating a new diet, regardless of your goals. The trick isContinue reading “Adapting Your Nutritional Goals To Every Day Eating”

Ramen Pad Thai

1 Packet of Ramen Noodles 10 oz raw chicken thighs 2 TBSP Peanut Butter 2 TBSP Low Sodium Teriyaki or Soy Sauce 1 Cup Stir Fry Vegetables A Splash of Milk Use a deep non stick skillet and add cubed chicken, and 2 cups of water. Bring water to a boil and let the chickenContinue reading “Ramen Pad Thai”

Holiday Eating

The holidays can be a tough time not only to stick to a meal plan, but also to stick to a budget. Remember to prioritize protein on your plate first, then non starchy vegetables, next starchy vegetables, and finally breads. There is no need to deny yourself any holiday foods, just remember the hierarchy andContinue reading “Holiday Eating”