What are the best snacks for bodybuilders? It depends!!! You can’t answer this question in isolation because what matters is that at the end of the day everything fits perfectly into your nutritional plan. Its like playing the Grand Theft Auto video game and you only have time to pick up either a rifle or a handgun – which do you pick up? It depends on what you have! If you already have a machine gun and a sniper rifle then by all means, pick up the handgun. If you have two handguns already they choose the rifle! Snacks are exactly the same thing! What you choose for your best snack depends on what you have eaten and what you will be eating in your next meals!
What is a bodybuilding snack?
Definition: A Bodybuilding Snack is a high protein quick meal that can be eaten between classes or on a work break that does not require refrigeration, re-heating or any preparation.
Remember that a snack is a meal, its not license to have bad foods. Snickers might satisfy but its a HORRIBLE snack for anyone interested in health or bodybuilding. A snack is something that helps you complete your nutritional plan for the day. If you dont have a nutritional plan then that is a big problem that will limit your ability to gain muscle – consider making one free in 90 seconds at CustomMealPlanner.
Do you need a snack because you are hungry?
You have to ask yourself too why you need a snack. Remember, there is nothing about magical about 3 meals a day you can have as many as you like as long as at the end of the day everything fits into your nutritional plan. If you need a snack because you are hungry then one of two things is wrong:
- You are not eating enough calories so you need bigger meals or more meals
- You are eating enough calories but not eating the right foods. Some foods provide lots of calories but leave you hungry in a few hours and others have hardly any calories at all but fill you up for a long time.
If you need a snack because you are hungry, consider making a free meal plan at CustomMealPlanner as it will insure you are never hungry even if you are cutting.
Do you need a snack because you dont have the time/facilities for a real meal?
If you need a snack because your work or school does not provide the facilities or time to heat up a real meal THEN I can help you! Here are two awesome meals you can make that require no heating, mixing, refrigeration, or time to make. Simply put them in your backpack and eat them whenever you want. Because they both have lots of protein, they are perfect for those trying to gain muscle. Because they are home made they are healthy and cheap!!!
Best Bodybuilding snack #1 – Home made protein shake in a thermos bottle
Recipe for home made protein shake in a thermos bottle.
Best Bodybuilding snack #2 – Home made protein protein bar
Recipe for home made protein bars.
A snack is a meal!
Remember that a snack is a meal, its not license to have bad foods. Snickers might satisfy but its a HORRIBLE snack for anyone interested in health or bodybuilding. A snack is a real meal