The Everyday Athlete

Recipes to Boost Energy, Performance, and Recovery

Whether you play tennis for fun, hit the weights after work, are a regular yogi, or are aspiring to be more active, you are an everyday athlete. In conjunction with clinical dietician and nutritionist Alicia Romano, we developed recipes to give you energy and endurance for the activities you love using science-backed levels of carbohydrates, protein, healthful fats and tons of flavor. We've also packed our recipes with make-ahead and storage information, plus we've included menus for dietary specifications like “plant-based” or “dairy-free.” You’ll learn what to eat when (and in what portions), pre-workout, post-workout, for snacks, and on every day in between.

"Pre- and post-workout meals, energizing snacks and other healthy nutritional recipes … ATK has honed in on a specific and healthy cookbook."

— Cleveland.com

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Not Just for Elite Athletes and Runners

Anyone who exercises regularly can improve their health and wellbeing by eating the correct portions and components.

Backed by Nutritional Experts

No blindly following a diet. ATK’s food expertise paired with sports nutrition science means that our recipes were designed, tested, and proven to taste great and be great for you.

Nothing Off Limits

Every recipe is flavorful and quick to make. What won’t you find in this book? Demonizing definitions of bad food or restrictive diets. Let America’s Test Kitchen help you reach fitness goals while eating right—and good.

This Isn’t Just a Recipe Book

Everyone’s health requirements and routines are a little different. To help customize your meals to your eating and exercising needs, we've packed our recipes with make-ahead and storage information so you can make your favorite foods in advance.

No Bland Health Food

If you think food tailored to workouts requires sacrificing enjoyment, these meals will be a delicious upgrade. You’ll look forward to simple-to-make yet tasty dishes to get excited about.