By Carlo Filippone, IFBB Pro

We understand that planning, preparing and cooking bodybuilding meals can become a challenge when you have to come up with anywhere from 6–10 meals every single day. Because you have to take in substantially more daily calories (quality ones, of course) than the Average Joe, oftentimes it’s just easier to stick with the same recipes in your nutrition plan. The trouble is, however, that eating the same foods over and over can throw you and your metabolism into a dietary rut. But here’s the good news: Adding more variety to your nutrition regimen doesn’t have to be time consuming, and you don’t need the culinary skills of a gourmet chef. Check out these five recipes and see how you can whip together tasty, muscle-friendly fare in just three simple steps.

TOMATO & BASIL SALMON



Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a shallow baking dish with a light coating of Pam cooking spray (or similar substitute). Place one 6-ounce salmon fillet in dish, and top it with 2 slices of tomato and 4 leaves of fresh basil.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of fish stock, juice from 1/2 lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove and serve.