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🌱 Plant-Based Eating for Athletes: A Week of Meal Prep 🌱

Athletes require optimal nutrition for peak performance and swift recovery. This week, we're focusing on how plant-based athletes can effectively plan and prepare their meals. Whether you're a competitive athlete or a fitness enthusiast, these meal prep tips and ideas will ensure you're fuelled and ready to go!

🌟 Sunday: Prep Day
Spend time prepping grains, legumes, and chopping veggies. Cook a large batch of quinoa, soak and boil chickpeas, and chop vegetables for easy access throughout the week.

🍲 Monday: Protein-Packed Start
Breakfast: Overnight oats with chia seeds, almond milk, and berries.
Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, spinach, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
Dinner: Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and a side of whole grain bread.

🥗 Tuesday: High-Energy Midweek
Breakfast: Smoothie bowl with spinach, banana, hemp seeds, and almond milk.
Lunch: Whole grain wraps filled with hummus, avocado, and shredded carrots.
Dinner: Stir-fried tofu with broccoli, bell peppers, and brown rice.

🍠 Wednesday: Recovery Focus
Breakfast: Sweet potato hash with kale and black beans.
Lunch: Buddha bowl with mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and avocado.
Dinner: Pasta with lentil Bolognese sauce.

🥑 Thursday: Endurance Boost
Breakfast: Avocado toast on whole grain bread with a side of fruit.
Lunch: Brown rice sushi rolls with cucumber, avocado, and carrot.
Dinner: Chickpea curry with cauliflower rice.

🥦 Friday: Strength Building
Breakfast: Green smoothie with spinach, pea protein, banana, and almond milk.
Lunch: Lentil and beet salad with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Dinner: Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans.

🥜 Saturday: Light and Refreshing
Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana on whole-grain toast.
Lunch: Chilled gazpacho with a side of mixed olives.
Dinner: Veggie sushi bowl with edamame and seaweed salad.

🌟 We Want to Hear from You!
Are you an athlete following a plant-based diet? We'd love to hear about your meal prep strategies and favourite performance-boosting recipes. Share your experiences and tips in the comments below. Your insights could inspire fellow athletes and fitness enthusiasts in our community to explore and optimise their plant-based diets. Let’s exchange ideas and grow stronger together!

🌟 Next Up: "The Intersection of Plant-Based Eating and Traditional Diets."
Join us this Friday as we explore how traditional diets from various cultures around the world have embraced plant-based eating. Discover the rich history and health benefits behind these time-honoured diets.

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