Eat like The Rock: 7 muscle-building recipes Dwayne Johnson would love

6/27/2017

Eat like ‘The Rock’: 7 muscle-building recipes Dwayne Johnson would love

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Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor in the world. He’s also one of the most shredded.

The Rock may not have much time to sleep between shooting major movies like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Baywatch, and Rampage, not to mention his TV work (the HBO series Ballers) and YouTube videos (via his Seven Bucks Productions digital channel). He also, y'know, works out a ton.

But no matter how busy he is, Johnson certainly makes time to eat. (He also really loves his cheat meals—including one with French toast and apple pie.)

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Johnson fuels his gains and makes sure he has the size he needs for his film roles by sometimes eating up to 5,000 calories per day. That can change depending on the movie role, but, either way, Johnson is all about eating right and getting the right amount of protein.

Johnson shared one of his favorite meals with his fans on social media, preparing to get a day off for the first time in “weeks.” The superstar actor chowed down on “spinach salad, baked potato, and a big sexy hunk of dead cow.”

Just past midnight. Saturday. DJ time. Spinach salad, baked potato, double shot of tequila, movies on my Mac and a big sexy hunk of dead cow. Been workin' for weeks without a day off so this Saturday night celebrating my one day off tomorrow (Sunday) was a long time coming. Enjoy your weekend my friends and make sure you're finding your balance. And dead cow. #DJTime #AwayFromTheMadness #Moo ?

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jun 25, 2017 at 7:44am PDT

Muscle & Fitness broke down Johnson’s diet, which sometimes can consist of up to seven meals per day, including portions of steak, cod, chicken, salmon, rice, vegetables, and potatoes.

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If you’re looking to fuel up and eat right like Johnson, check out our gallery of recipes from Men’s Fitness that would fit right in with The Rock’s meal plan.

Eat like ‘The Rock’: 7 muscle-building recipes Dwayne Johnson would love

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Piece Of Grilled Chicken Dry Herb Rub — Lisa Lotts

7. Grilled chicken with dry herb rub

Spice up your grilled chicken with this delicious recipe.

Find out how to make it here.

Want more chicken? Try one of these 20 delicious ways to spice up grilled chicken.

6. Grilled skirt steak with pepper slaw

Johnson loves his steak. Here's one of our favorite recipes--find out how to make it here.

Want more steak? Try one of these seven healthy lean beef dishes.

5. Glazed salmon with stir-fried vegetables

Try this high-protein dish filled with omega-3 fatty acids.Find out how to make it here.

Want more steak? Try one of these 15 easy fish recipes.

4. Grilled honey and lemon chicken

Get a nice serving of protein with this sweet and tangy chicken.

Find out how to make it here.

Want more chicken? Try one of these 20 amazing grilled chicken options.

Foil Packet Lemon Herb Cod — Dana Angelo White

3. Foil packet lemon and herb cod

Johnson loves his cod, but a lot of guys are intimidated by cooking fish. Fortunately, it's pretty easy--check out our foil packet lemon and herb cod recipe here.

Want more fish dish options? Check out these 10 flavorful seafood recipes for serious fat loss.

2. Flank steak with chimichurri sauce

Want to get nearly half of your daily recommended amount of protein in one dish? Go all-in with this South American-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce. Find out how to make it here.