Nothing is certain, it’s commonly said, except death and taxes. If you’re a bodybuilder, you can add a few other certainties: You dread taking the stairs after a tough leg workout, you never wear Spandex to the gym, and in a pinch you make a meal from a can of tuna. Heck, if you’re a bodybuilder on a budget, canned tuna is probably the main entrée at every meal.
Tuna, both universal and versatile, is a bodybuilder’s saving grace, at least when it comes to quick eats. It can travel with you to work or the gym, providing a significant amount of lean protein (or, depending on the type, protein with a slug of healthy fats). Sure enough, you’re probably so overly familiar with tuna that it’s started to get a little old. In fact, while tuna is an inexpensive source of high-quality protein, after a while it starts to taste dry, and soon enough you’re experimenting with ways to hide the taste. That’s where MuscleMag has come to the rescue.
In our test kitchens (they’re right next to the ones Martha Stewart uses) the master chefs at MMI developed five new recipes to help you once again appreciate this so-called chicken of the sea. And to get even more inventive, check out “Tuna Helper,” which should help illuminate the different types — and benefits — of each tuna variety available. Whichever type you choose, though, make sure to stash a can in your gym bag and one in your desk drawer … and anywhere else you may find yourself in need of a quick protein fix.
Nutritional Facts (Serves one, per serving)
Calories: 298, Protein: 42 grams, Carbs: 3 grams, Fat: 12 grams
