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menshealth.com · 2026-10-12
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How Chef Ivan Barros Fuels Training With Chicken and Lentils
menshealth.com · 2026-10-12
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedA gym membership helped get Ivan Barros out of the kitchen and into a more consistent fitness routine.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedJoining a gym with restaurant friends created accountability that made him want to keep showing up.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedIvan trains four to five days a week and completed his first Hyrox in 2026 while also opening another restaurant.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedOff shift, Ivan fuels up with lean protein and nutrient-dense carbs such as a chicken-and-lentils feast.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe featured recipe is a grilled chicken and lentil salad with lemon herb yogurt, and Ivan says it has chef finesse but is easy to reproduce at home.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe recipe is described as versatile because the lentils can be seasoned differently, the vegetables swapped out, and the protein changed.View evidenceHide evidence
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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers
Bone biomarker and inflammatory cytokine responses to short-term low energy availability with and without preserved protein intake: a randomized, controlled, multi-period, cross-over trial.
European Journal of Applied Physiology · 2026 · PubMed
Adults’ Physically-Active Transport: A Population- and Destination-Based Perspective
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From Macronutrients to Functional Foods: Nutritional Strategies for Recovery Following High-Intensity Exercise.
2026 · Europe PMC
Strategic Application of Post-exercise Cold-Water Immersion to Enhance Performance Recovery and Adaptation: An Umbrella Review of 15 Published Systematic Reviews with Meta-analysis.
Sports Medicine - Open · 2026 · PubMed
Does balance training improve balance in physically active older adults?
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