A Note About Protein

• Your body is constantly using protein to build and repair tissue. If you break down more tissue than it can create (for example during a workout), you’ll want to increase your protein intake.
• Protein is a vital part of your immune response, helping your body fight infection and produce antibodies.
• Adding a side of green vegetables to your plate with your protein source helps your body to absorb protein!

Salmon with Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 4 salmon filets
• 1 cup couscous
• 2.5 cups cooked red lentils
• 1 red onion
• Sugar snap peas
• Fresh coriander
• 2.5 cups canned corn
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Greek yogurt (optional)

Make it vegetarian: Simply add beans or an extra spoonful of yogurt to your salad to bump up the protein.

Recipe

Salmon

1. Preheat the oven to 150C.
2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
3. Fry for 1 minute on both sides over a high heat in a grill pan until the surface is brown and crispy.
4. Place the salmon in a dish and bake in the oven until cooked through (10-15 minutes).

Couscous salad

1. Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package.
2. Slice the vegetables and coriander, then leave them to marinate in olive oil, coriander, lemon and vinegar.
3. Mix the couscous and vegetables, then service with an optional spoonful of greek yogurt.

Nutritional value per serving: 714 calories, 78 g carbohydrates, 21 g fat, 48 g protein.