eggs

Up to 10hrs/week training

Avocado and Egg Lunch Tacos

Tacos are a crowd favorite, no matter the time of day. This balanced meal gives you enough carbohydrates to fuel your energy in the morning, plus lots of fiber and protein to keep you full longer. It’s also easy to double or triple this recipe if you are needing calories and are hungry! Lean Endurance take;

  • Benefits of a High Fiber Breakfast. ... Fiber helps the body stay fuller longer and helps to control blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

  • In addition, eating a high fiber diet is a useful tool for weight-loss because fiber expands in the stomach helping the body feel full and an individual to eat less throughout the day.

  • Its a great food combination that sets up your active lifestyle and or training.

Up to 5hrs/week training

vegetable omelette with lentils

Given that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, your chances of eating breakfast improve when you plan a meal that is both yummy and offers nutrients that will help you perform well. Lean endurance takeaway;

  • Lentils can be highly beneficial for heart health.

  • The fiber, folic acid, and potassium in lentils all support heart health.

  • Lentils add essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to the diet, and they provide protein and sustenance that can replace meat in meals.

  • Eggs are loaded with high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, good fats and various trace nutrients.

  • Only 77 calories, with 5 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein with all 9 essential amino acids. Rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium and vitamins A, B12, B2 and B5 (among others)

Up to 5hrs/week training

Sweet Potato Beet Hash With Eggs

Savory skillet breakfasts are the antidote to sugary pastries — and this one has no added sugar and gets its sweetness naturally from the sweet potato and beets. This veggie-packed plate keeps you full and energized all morning. Lean endurance take;

  • Sweet potato is a great source of complex carbohydrate, which is low on the glycaemic index, meaning that it provides sustainable energy

  • Eating a sweet potato post-workout is ideal as they contain copper, which can help maintain healthy muscle tissue and replenish energy levels. Sweet potatoes also contain vitamin C which helps to prevent muscle catabolism (the breakdown of muscle tissue)

  • Sauteing the steamed vegetable cubes gives them a crispy edge, reminiscent of hash browns, but they’re much better for you.

Up to 5hrs/week training

Hard boiled eggs

Eggs boast a great bioavailability of all nutrients, with the highest content of essential immune acids for instance. What makes them special is their content of nutrients like folic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, B Vitamins and secondary plant products. Lean Endurance takeaways;

  • Eggs – whether it’s sunny side up, soft-boiled or scrambled – are a great pre-workout snack when consumed one hour before your training.

  • Watch hard boiled eggs consumed immediately before a workout.. as they can be hard on your stomach and digestion.

  • If you consider yourself “overweight” or those struggling with high cholesterol levels, one egg per day is a good rule of thumb. Athletes or healthy individuals can even have up to 3 or 4 eggs for breakfast every now and then, provided they like and tolerate eggs.

Up to 10hrs/week training, Up to 5hrs/week training

Baked Eggs with Wilted Baby Spinach

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 454; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 15g; Cholesterol: 204mg; Sodium: 563mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 25g