The Muscle Bagel
Words: Gentleman's Journal
Choosing the right food to supplement exercise and an active lifestyle can be tricky. What foods are healthy for my manic life? Or what is beneficial for my workout recovery? More often than not, they are one and the same. Today we have a great quick and easy to make ‘Muscle Bagel’, labelled so as to highlight its high protein, fibre and vitamin content. Not only is it great as a pre or post-workout snack but it’s also packed with plenty of healthy energy to fuel your long working day.
Why is it so good?
Protein
Protein is super nutritious for our bodies, it repairs and strengthens broken cells, builds new muscle and makes sure all of the hundreds of processes that occur in our body run smoothly. It is also the most filling out of all nutrients, so will keep you feeling fuller for longer. The 3 different sources of protein in eggs, salmon and pork provide a wide spectrum of essential proteins.
Fibre
Fibre is essential for maintaining a healthy gut, it keeps it clear from harmful bacteria and can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Fibre is absorbed slowly so it helps keep blood sugar levels normal, which can stunt sweet cravings. The Whole grain seeded bagel is ripe with healthy fibre and long lasting energy.
Vitamins
All these ingredients are high in vitamin content, and provide a large range of essential nutrients needed by your body, including Vitamin D and Omega 3, both top ranking minerals. Vitamins boost the immune system as well as support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.
The Ingredients
1 Wholegrain Seeded Bagel
2 Rashes of Back Bacon (trimmed of fat)
2 Eggs
2 Slices of Smoked Salmon
Medium Fat Cream Cheese
Steps to The Muscle Bagel
Step 1: Have ready all the ingredients out on a table near the hob, with a plate, bowl and pan at hand.
Step 2: Trim the fat off 2 rashes of back bacon.
Step 3: Fry the bacon in a pan without oil or butter for about a minute on each side.
Step 4: While the bacon cooks, slice the bagel so it’s ready to toast and crack 2 eggs into a bowl. Remove 1 egg yolk from the eggs so you are left with 1 whole egg with the egg white from the other.
Step 5: Once the bacon is done, place on the plate and start toasting the bagel. While it is toasting, fry the eggs using the same pan, again without adding oil or butter, the juices left from the bacon should be absorbed by the eggs. When the bagel has finished toasting, turn the pan down low to let the eggs finish cooking slowly.
Step 6: Coat both sides of the bagel with a layer of cream cheese and place a couple slices of Salmon onto the bottom slice.
Step 7: Once the eggs are cooked, place them on top of the salmon, then put the bacon on top of the eggs.
To finish, place the top half of the bagel on top of the bacon, and there you have it! A Muscle Bagel rich in healthy nutrients and ingredients!
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