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Happy, healthy new you! You're exercising and committed to a healthier lifestyle. Next step: Eating right for the active you. Our recipes, from dietician and fitness pro Kat Barefield, will help you fuel up pre- and post-exercise–and for all of your busy days.
Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry
This protein-rich meal delivers a load of the antioxidants called carotenoids. These powerful nutrients fight damage done to your cells during exercise.

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp dark (toasted) sesame oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped or grated ginger
1 cup large-diced red bell pepper
1 cup large-diced green bell pepper
1 cup large-diced onion
1 cup cubed cabbage
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Preparation (Serves 4)

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add vegetables and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide among 4 bowls; serve immediately.











Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories  301

Fat  7g

Saturated Fat  1g

Cholesterol  -

Sodium  -

Carbohydrate  24g

Fiber  3g

Protein  32g

Calcium  -