FAST-FOOD SHAKEDOWN
STARBUCKS
LOVE IT OR HATE IT,
coffeehouse chain Starbucks can
be found in almost every country
on the globe and on seemingly
every other urban street corner.
Its omnipresence is great
when trying to fuel up before the
gym or get some post-workout
protein in, and, as a bonus,
its selections are remarkably
nutritious and sourced from
ethically sound and diverse
suppliers. It’s tough to find
anything that’s really horrible
to eat at Starbucks as long as
you keep clear of the sugary
and carb-laden usual suspects
such as any of the cakes,
doughnuts, muffins, or scones.
Some breakfast items can get
high in fat, but there are some
solid choices, like the new Sous
Vide Egg Bites, which are mini
soft-boiled egg cups with various
ingredients and are high in protein
and superlow in carbs.
Other great choices include
the chain’s Protein Boxes and
Bowls, which have at least 20
grams of protein and are easy to
take on the go, and its selection
of sandwiches and paninis, which
don’t top more than 30 grams of
fat and offer an average of
around 25 grams of protein. For
a little sugar with your protein,
you can pick up one of the yogurt
mixes, and Starbucks also carries
packets of Justin’s nut butters
to get an easy and clean way to
satiate yourself. Its newest
culinary experiment is Starbucks
Mercato—now available at only
a few select stores—which is a
new line of lunch preparations
focused on high-protein salads,
vegetarian dishes, and hot and
cold sandwiches that are freshly
made each day and feature
all-natural ingredients.
BY ADAM BIBLE
PRE-WORKOUT PICK
Smoked Turkey
Protein Box
Smoked turkey, Swiss
cheese, pickled peppers,
lettuce, cream cheese, apple
slices, and baby carrots
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POST-WORKOUT PICK
Chicken and Quinoa
Protein Bowl With
Black Beans and Greens
Grilled chicken, chili
vinaigrette, greens,
tomatoes, roasted corn,
black beans, jicama,
paprika, and feta
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FAST-FOOD FATTENERS
Chicken and
Double-Smoked
Bacon Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, and maple
mustard on apple brioche bun
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FOOD & SUPPS