The Athlete’s Plate, Made Simple
Fill half your plate with colorful vegetables and fruit, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with whole grains or starchy carbs. Add healthy fats for flavor. This keeps recovery humming without leaving you sluggish or overly full between tasks.
The Athlete’s Plate, Made Simple
Balance your plate: one third grains or starchy carbs, one third vegetables and fruit, and one third protein, plus a thumb of healthy fats. A teacher-runner preps rice, roasted veggies, and salmon on Sundays to stay on track during busy midweek evenings.