{"id":8476,"count":219,"description":"<b>Main dishes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, such as lunch or dinner, constitute some of the largest meals of the day. It is therefore crucial to focus on their composition to ensure we provide our bodies with the necessary nutrients. The foundation of every main course should be <\/span><b>proteins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which can come in the form of fish, <\/span><b>meat, or plant-based alternatives such as<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/tofu-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>tofu<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-tempeh-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>tempeh<\/b><\/a><b>, seitan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Complex carbohydrates should also be included, which are most often found in side dishes such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>pasta<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/wholemeal-couscous-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>couscous<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/quinoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>quinoa<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>rice<\/b><\/a><b>, or other<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/grains-and-cereals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>grains<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as well as <\/span><b>potatoes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Additionally, there are sources of <\/span><b>fats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which are naturally part of animal proteins. However, they can also be found in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>oil<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pure-ghee-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>ghee<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/nuts-and-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>nuts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>or<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/nut-butters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>nut butters<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Completing your meal with a serving of vegetables will make the result truly perfect.<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>What healthy lunches and dinners to prepare?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you're a fan of meat, you can try<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-baked-chicken-breast-with-potatoes-and-light-mayonnaise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>baked<\/b> <b>chicken breasts<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-roasted-chicken-thighs-with-chickpeas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>roasted thighs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-chicken-enchiladas\/\"> <b>chicken enchiladas<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or bake the meat together with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/tag\/pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>pasta<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For an Asian twist, consider preparing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-chicken-with-turmeric-and-coconut-milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>chicken with turmeric and coconut milk<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/tag\/quinoa-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>quinoa<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Excellent choices also include chicken breasts in orange sauce, Indian curries with shredded meat, or pad thai.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Italian cuisine enthusiasts can enjoy options such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-bolognese-sauce-with-low-calorie-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Bolognese sauce<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which can even be<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipes\/vegan-fitness-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>vegan<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or a recipe for lasagna. Of course, there's also a guide for making amazing pizza and other pasta delights. Lastly, we also haven't forgotten about those who savour Mexican flavours. 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