Man doesn't live by pasta alone - or at least he shouldn't. While this low fat, high carbohydrate food has become an important meal for fitness enthusiasts, there are plenty of other low fat, high carbohydrate, workout-aiding foods that can boost your workouts and are more convenient. The following are among the best choices.
1. Bagels - Bagels are high in carbohydrates, low in fat, convenient and delicious.
2. Bananas - Just peel and eat - no sticky juice or bothersome pits. What you do get is plenty of potassium, which can help head off leg cramps.
3. Broccoli - Considered by some to be the single best vegetable there is, broccoli falls short in the carbohydrate department, but a meager half-cup provides an entire day's worth of vitamin C, two grams of fiber and two grams of protein.
4. Carrots - Each carrot has only 31 calories, more than 7 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.3 grams of fiber. Plus, it's the single best source of vitamin A you can find, which protects against cancer and can boost immunity.
5. Grape Nuts - Grape nuts contain more carbohydrates per bite than other cereals, and they're so dense.
6. Instant Beans - These days, several manufacturers make "beans in a cup" that are microwaveable, nutritious, and cheap. If you want a snack or meal on the run, just pop them in the microwave and you're getting a low fat, high carbohydrate food that's easy to eat and good for you.
7. Leftover Pizza - The breakfast of champions... or at least bachelors. But don't laugh. Pizza is high in carbohydrates and relatively low in fat if you don't slam it with pepperoni, sausage, or fat-laden cheeses.
8. Sweet Potatoes - Packing nearly 28 grams of carbohydrates, 3 and a half grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein, this 117 calorie tater is among the top choices for guys who hate to cook.
9. Toaster Waffles - Frozen waffles can have less fat than homemade ones, with no irons to clean afterward. Plus, each heat-and-eat waffle has about 14 grams of carbohydrates and 2 and a half grams of protein.
10. Yogurt - This high-calcium snack makes for the perfect pre-workout snack. Calories range depending on its fat content, but all yogurt is a good source of vitamin B12, riboflavin, protein and carbohydrates.
Remember, not only must you train hard, you must also eat right in order to achieve the healthy and lean body you desired.
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