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writes:Hi,My boyfriend is feeling weak and I want to take him something nice like food which would make him feel better keeping in mind he is working on his fitness and has a strict diet to follow..what would you recommendations do you have for "feel good" food Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 October 2015): Is he on the strict diet for a competition? If so, expect him to not eat anything outside of his plan. Even with the best intentions, he just might not be able to mess up his diet for the sake of one little treat.I know natural bodybuilders (no growth hormones steroids...) so their diet is crucial before a competition. Even fruit is off the cards and they are aware of not just ever calorie but every macro and nutrients of everything they consume. While you want to get some feel good food, supporting someone who is so dedicated with their fitness includes just understanding they're down or grumpy simply because there deprived of food! Perhaps you could just watch a film together or something.If he's not in training for anything and is restricting his diet to the point of getting so low - then I'd question how healthy his eating habits are; because such a strict diet is not advisable for long term.
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reader, TrancedRhythmEar  +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Blueberries dark chocolate n low sugar granola. heat the chocolate add the granola in the bowl and shake it. Its great.
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reader, Sageoldguy1465 +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Warm chicken soup cures ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.
Good luck...
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reader, Ivyblue  +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Chai seed pudding- So easy, so nutritious, so cheap and so yummy. I go choose vegan recipes. But depending on his diet you can use milk- I use coconut milk. Good fats, good sugar- no sugars good sugar, but better alternatives and very satisfying. A diet shouldn't too strict one way or the other, just balanced. If he's feeling weak, something is lacking. or the diet doesn't match the fitness regime.
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reader, Abella +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Are you familiar with the diet he is on? check out what he is allowed as often trainers are very strict about what and how much of whatever it is that a person in training can have.
Depending on what is possible you may like to consider one of the foods on the list below:
I work with a girl who trains constantly and enters marathons and she has been saying a lot about "activated nuts" which I had never heard of before.
It appears that an activated nut is a nut that has been soaked in very pure fresh water for 12 hours to release its enzyme inhibitors. Advocates believe this deactivates the enzyme inhibitors and brings the nut to life. Once the almonds have been soaked, they are then dehydrated at low temperatures (104 degrees fahrenheit /40 degrees celsius) over a 24-hour period.
Activated nuts are said to be more easily digested and more nutritious than raw or roasted nuts.
You should be able to purchase activated nuts online.
activated almonds - 82 calories for one to two ounces as a serving size snack
Some other healthy snacks that may make him feel good are:
acai berries - I haven't tried them but fitness people seem to be very keen on them.
fresh blueberries in season(one of my personal favourites)
Goji Berries - I haven't tried these either but apparently they are really popular with fitness people at the moment.
Activated walnuts (as per activated above)
Fresh asparagus in season (another one of my personal favourites)
Green tea
Plain yoghurt (yes love this too)
Broccoli
Broccoli !!!
Yes, and here, below, is one of the ways I serve it.
Create:
a cup of tiny broccoli florets
and a cup of cauliflower florets.
Blanche the cauliflower florets by placing them in boiling water for just 90 seconds.
blanche the broccoli florets for 120 seconds and no more.
remove and drain all the florets on a fresh tea towel, patting them with the tea towel to get rid of moisture.
Then put to one side.
Separately, in a bowl, beat up one egg, half teaspoon of very finely diced oregano and a tiny dash of tabasco sauce and tip all the above broccoli and cauliflower florets into the bowl of beaten up egg.
mix well so that they are all well coated with the egg.
Then take out the florets and toss the florets in a light coating of wholemeal breadcrumbs.
heat a limited dash of olive oil in a non-stick pan.
once the oil has heated then toss all the coated florets into the pan and very slightly brown them, tossing as you heat them through. This should only take another minute or two at the most.
When they are served they should still have some crunch.
Drain on absorbent paper and serve with a couple of wedges of lemon.
These hot florets disappear very quickly, even into the mouths of "I don't eat vegetables" teens (Shhh about how many vegetables I get into a meat loaf or a Bolognese sauce)
You could even ask his trainer or his dietician to suggest some possible options for snacks that work and are acceptable for his fitness regime.
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reader, Honeygirl  +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Google for healthy smoothies, there are some awesome recipes out there, just perfect for the fitness fanatic. Also, google recipes for energy bars, made at home just for him, I expect he will appreciate it!
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (8 October 2015):
 Fresh fruit are always good. Same with fresh raw veggies (if that is part of his diet). Avocado is low in sugar, high in healthy fat, blueberries are low in sugar as well.
Nuts - like almonds (unsalted, preferable raw and UNTREATED)cashews and pistachios. They ARE more expensive then the treated one, but MUCH MUCH healthier.
A nice salad? with spinach, arugula and other "darker" types of leaves, dried cranberries, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers - and if he likes a little "salt" maybe add a little black/green olives. No dressing or dressing on the side. If you want to add protein some cold baked diced chicken breast.
However, the diet he is following might not be the right one for him if he is feeling weak. Has he talked to a dietitian or personal trainer about it?
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