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ft TIP of the WEEK - expand your knowledge now! 

 Meals on the Go! 

 Welcome, ft Members, to our 18th Tip of the Week. For this week, we will help you decide what's good to eat when you don't have time to cook a nice, big, healthy meal.

 So what are some options? Well, there is always the simple, obvious solution - a meal replacement shake. Although it is unhealthy to rely on protein shakes for all of your day's nutrients, one meal can be replaced by a shake. Meal replacements, such as Myoplex, Dymatize Total Nutrition System, Mesotech, Lean Body, etc. provide you with 40-50g protein, 20-40g carbs, and are low in fat. They also contain vitamins and minerals which make them a good choice for a 'quick meal', as long as you don't overdo it. You can mix your shake before you leave for work or school, and take it with you in a sports bottle.

 What about some non-liquid meals? Have you ever thought of how fast a tuna sandwich takes to make? In less than 3 minutes, you can make a sandwich which will provide you with an excellent macro-nutrient breakdown! A can of tuna, with 2 slices of whole wheat bread, one tablespoon of light mayonaise and an apple juice gives you the following macros:


525 calories

46 g protein

56 g carbohydrate

13 g fat


 Or maybe you like turkey cold cuts. Those are simple to put into a sandwich, and they also provide good nutrients for a quick meal. Here is a breakdown of 3oz of turkey cold cut slices, two slices of whole wheat bread, lettuce, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and an orange juice:


524 calories

38 g protein

56 g carbohydrate

17 g fat


 Both of the above meals provide you with an ideal protein-carbs-fat breakdown, which will help keep you healthy. When you don't have time to eat a big meal, bring a quick, nutritious snack. In less than 5 minutes you can make a great snack!

  Now let's compare those meals to a typical fast food meal. A cheeseburger, medium french fries and a regular soft drink will give you the following undesired nutrient breakdown:




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