Bodybuilders Tuna Sandwich

A great and simple way to pack in some quality protein and carbs is to get a can of tuna along with a few slices of bread and whack some salad and condiments in the ingredients. You will get around 40g of protein and 25g of carbs which are all useful for building a muscular physique.

Ingredients;

• 1 can of tuna in water
• 1 medium stalk celery
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 4 slices bread toasted (toasting is optional)

Optional

Make your sandwich a little heartier by topping with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado slices and a slice of cheese

Directions

• Drain the tuna in a strainer in the sink. Chop the celery to measure 1/2 cup.
• Peel and chop the onion to measure 1/4 cup.
• In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Spread tuna mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

Tips:

• Cut celery stalk lengthwise into about 1/2-inch pieces. Place several pieces together and cut crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
• Use fat-free mayonnaise for a tuna salad sandwich with 3 grams of fat and 240 calories.

Nutritional Information per sandwich

• Calories 310
• Fat 4g
• Total Carbohydrate 25g
• Protein 42g