Fuel Up With This Nutrient-Dense 1-Week Meal Plan

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Sure, protein is key when you're active and working to build your physical strength. But it's not the only nutrient you need to fuel or re-fuel your body. If you're wondering how you can fine-tune your meals and snacks to ensure you're taking in exactly what your body craves pre- and post-workout, this new meal plan is made for you. 

Each one of the recipes in this dietitian-designed meal plan includes key vitamins, minerals, and more that your body needs to recover from tough activity. Whether you're hitting the gym more often this week, getting active outdoors, or simply want to change how you're fueling your body as you work on your fitness routine, this one-week meal plan can be your guide. Grab your grocery list and start prepping these recipes ASAP!

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Simple & Speedy Summer Recipes to Try This Week

On a hot summer afternoon, the idea of turning on your stove or preheating your oven is the last thing on your mind. Save some time – and avoid the heat – with recipes that are simple, straightforward, and don’t require a whole lot of cook time.

We're sharing four new recipes that have minimal prep time and are perfect for a barbecue or dinner out on the patio. Even better? They’re such easy recipes that they won’t take you more than 25 minutes total to prepare. Plus, some don’t require any heat or true cooking at all! Put these dishes on your menu this week if you're looking for simple, speedy solutions. 

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Fine-Tune Your Nutrition, Maximize Your Workouts:

When Should You Eat If You're Planning to Exercise?

It's not just what you eat that matters when you're about to workout – it's also when you eat. Here's how to time your meals and snacks, and how the timing of your meals can affect your exercise efforts. 

Eat These Foods to Get a Boost Ahead of Your Next Workout

If you're eating before you exercise, you might want to consider adding these foods to your plate. Each one can offer nutritional benefits that might help you better fuel your body and its post-workout recovery. 

Have You Tried Exercise "Snacking"?

If you don't have the time to fit a 30-minute workout or longer fitness session into your busy day, exercise snacking can fill the gap. Find out how to try this "snack" approach, and how it might be beneficial. 

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What we've been reading this week:

If your last workout left you stiff and sore, try these natural soreness-soothing tips from Oxygen ASAP.

The holiday weekend might be over, but next weekend is just days away. Plan to make one of these summer cocktails from Vegetarian Times.

These quick and simple side dishes from Yoga Journal featuring seasonal summer produce are perfect weeknight recipes to try.

Cool down this week and reach for a scoop of this refreshing Cucumber Sorbet from Vegetarian Times. 

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Get your fill of strength-building protein from this seafood dinner

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Make dinner oh-so-easy with these Salmon & Spinach Cakes

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You're going to go bananas for this cool summer dessert