That is, you can appropriately enjoy a small brownie for dessert after a healthful lunch. Keep to an eating schedule. Don't skip meals or you'll lack energy and likely over-compensate later in the day. Lentils, kidney beans, split pea soup and other foods made with beans and legumes are excellent for both protein and carbohydrates. They digest slowly, providing a steady release of energy that can enhance your stamina.
Meats have a cholesterol content similar to chicken and fish.
Meat's saturated fat is the health culprit. Two to four lean meat-meals per week can be a healthful addition to a sports diet, to provide protein as well as iron and zinc. No one should eliminate favorite foods, even foods loaded with fat. Denial will eventually lead to binge eating. Oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits are among the best fruit choices.