- Lemon yogurt protein cake is a healthy, good-looking, above all – tasty meal that works perfect for your exercise routine. As simple as combing 4 eggs, half a cup of honey, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and just as much gluten free baking powder with some ground almonds and protein powder, this recipe will keep your exhaustion – effective workout balance in check. Add as much lemon juice as you want.
- Everyone loves watermelon! For those that are lazy enough not to drink a recommended amount of water daily, the gods of summer have brought the world-famous delicacy of watermelon. Good for reducing muscle soreness after workout, it is lined with antioxidants which can do wonders in keeping one’s heart healthy. Just mix a cup of cubed watermelon, add some coconut water and squeeze some lime into it and your perfect snack is here. No added sugars required here!
- Sometimes looks aren’t deceiving at all – lemon does work great with lime. A tropical treat that combines the mentioned two with sea salt and sugar, the new lemo lime recovery drink is possibly the tastiest part of any workout nutrition regime. Sure a banana tastes great, but citrus fruits are top of the line both in terms of taste and the energy provided. Perfect for anyone that’s into fit life, this Gatorade replacement comes with energy in abundance.
- The proof of the fact that one can just never have enough lemon lies in the lemon-garlic shrimp & veggies cocktail. Taking up no more than 35 minutes of preparation for 4 servings, this delicacy does require plenty ingredients. However, in order to keep one’s health top-notch, one has to diversify, so brace yourselves: 4 teaspoons of virgin oil, two large red peppers, a couple of pounds of asparagus (feel free to go wild, no fat in this one), 2 teaspoons of freshly grated lemon zest, half a teaspoon of salt, add a bit of garlic, a pound of raw shrimp, some cornstarch and you’re good to go. Heat the oil, add the peppers, asparagus and the lemon zest (stir as often as you can) and add the rest of oil and garlic in the end. Salt is not necessary, but feel free to add some, just for the taste (make sure it’s the sea salt you’re using). And voila – you got another healthy, energizing meal!
- To remain of the same note of lemon, lemon cream pie protein shake is a DIY, easy-to-make, on-the go type of meal that makes your juices flowing. Perfect for both hectic workday mornings and as a post workout snack, here is what you’ll need to make this interesting energizer: some vanilla protein powder, fat free cottage cheese, grated lemon in addition to lemon juice, vanilla extract, water and you’re good to go. If you’re sporting a bit of a sweet tooth, you can always opt for some Stevia Sweetener and enjoy the sweetness.