Food for Fitness

Registered Dietitian and Certified Athletic Trainer Dana Angelo White picks the best recipes for energy and recovery. Here's what to eat, and why.

Strength-Training Foods

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Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing

Jan Smith, Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC/L

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Whole Grains with Protein

Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) is a mild grain with a pleasant chewy texture―and it’s higher in protein than most whole grains. Cooked in broth, it has even more flavor. Lima beans, black beans, and tofu add extra protein and fiber to this satisfying vegetarian salad, which contains about 10 grams of protein per serving.

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