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Muscle Doesn't Grow In The Gym - Muscle Grows In The Kitchen!

Many people ask me about the food I eat in order to maintain muscle growth, particularly when they see the intensity I am able to train in the gym, as well as my rapid recovery ability between sets.
There is a common misconception regarding plant based nutrition so I get asked the same old question...

'Where do you get your protein?'

With this in mind I decided to put together some typical foods I eat throughout the day. 
I'd like to make it very clear these foods are certainly not expensive and can be bought at most local supermarkets.


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A Healthy But Satisfying Lunch
A nutritional dense high protein lunch full of muscle building amino acids.
Full of fibre and healthy starches which can help prevent food cravings that lead to over eating.


Two lightly toasted wholemeal pita breads, filled with a table spoon of hummus, edamame beans, kidney and haricot beans and a sprinkle of sweetcorn.
On the side: chopped lettuce, cucumber and tomato, accompanied with a large dollop of hummus!

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A Post Workout Breakfast
 Packed full of plant based proteins, healthy fats and benefiting from the anti inflammatory properties of turmeric, known to help prevent certain cancers, especially cancers of the digestive system.


Lightly fried mushrooms, avocado, Linda McCartney sausages, toasted bagels topped with organic hummus, baked beans and finally scrambled tofu - infused with turmeric and a dash of salt and pepper.
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An Easy, Tasty, Low Fat Snack
High in dietary fibre & protein. Loaded with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds which help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Lightly salted rice cakes with a generous spread of refried beans. Topped with lettuce, cucumber and tomato finished off with a teaspoon of salsa.
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A Nourishing, Delicious Hotpot Dinner
A high fibre, high protein and iron rich dinner, packed with polyphenols which fight against harmful agents in the body such as heart disease and cancer.
Potatoes, lentils, vegetable stock, Quorn vegan slices, falafels, mushrooms and baby spinach – and finally, a trickle of BBQ sauce.
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Energy Boosting Lunch
A great all rounder for your health which can help lower blood pressure and significantly improve athletic performance.
Two tortilla wraps - filled with baby leaf salad, Quorn slices, diced beetroot, sliced tomatoes, chopped cucumber, giant cous-cous, pumpkin seeds, edamame beans and finished off with a spoonful of Vegenaise.
Accompanied with a side of mixed nuts.

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