Pizza:

Stray from the fatty toppings (sausage, pepperoni, etc.) and opt for a low-fat cheese. What you have is a nice carbohydrate and protein pie. Toss on a few healthier toppings like peppers and onions for additional vitamins and minerals.

Pour it into a bowl. Add some hot water. What you have is one of the best sources for carbohydrates, a quick burst of energy that will propel you through your training session. Oatmeal is great with vitamin-rich blueberries and strawberries.

Pasta:

Packed with 50 grams of carbohydrates per cup, pasta, mixed in with a little tomato sauce, is not only a tasty choice, but it is rich in muscle-building proteins as well.

Peanuts:

Many people don't realize that peanuts are high in unsaturated fat, which research shows is heart-healthy. Peanuts also contain resveratrol, found in red wine and grapes, which helps protect circulation and heart function and helps fight free radical damage. There are about 73 micrograms of resveratrol in an ounce of peanuts, 160 in an ounce of red wine. Peanuts are also a good source of vitamin E, folate, fiber, protein, phytochemicals (beneficial chemicals from plants) and minerals — which seems to make them powerful disease fighters. Plus they're delicious!
 

It’s sweet. It’s smooth. It’s sensational. Yogurt is not only a soothing refreshment for fitness fanatics, it also blends a healthy balance of proteins and carbohydrates. We recommend the low-fat version.

 Potatoes are perhaps the best source of carbs you’ll find, packing some 30 grams inside of your average 4-ounce potato.

How do you like them? It doesn’t really matter because any way you flip them, boil them, fry them, or scramble them, the truth is that they’re loaded with protein.

This is a no-brainer. Why else would they have a juice bar at nearly every health club throughout America? For a high-performance meal replacement designed to deliver the highest quality protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, try Myoplex Original. Or if you want a ready to drink shake that goes anywhere, Myoplex Ready to Drink Shakes are perfect as a snack or meal replacement, plus they're a high in protein and are an excellent source of fiber.

Chicken, in all forms, is loaded with protein, approximately 35 grams for a 4-ounce breast, However, we obviously recommend them grilled or baked as opposed to the fried version. And remember to peel off that fattening skin.

Drink it by the gallon. Actually, about a gallon a day – or perhaps eight glasses – is ideal, since your body cannot function without it. However, too much water may be detrimental to your fitness quest for it could be flushing out minerals and vitamins that you need.