Healthy and lean is promoted by many fitness gurus’. Compared to the previous ‘skinny’ phase, which was unhealthy and unrealistic. Health promotion has taken over, and eating lean foods, high in healthy fats and protein are winning. Getting fit and gaining muscle mass is a hard but self-rewarding accomplishment. Starting with meal preparation is vital, bulk buying can make a big difference and save you money and time. Lean meats such as chicken breasts without the skin & lean beef are a must but not forgetting to add eggs to your weekly shop too. Go nuts! Nuts are a great source of protein and contain healthy fats great for a post workout snack. A handful of peanuts or cashews are a great choice. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth then there are options of making your own healthy ‘naughty snacks’ such as sweet potato brownies, giving you that sweet fix, all while helping with muscle recovery and growth process.