IT TOOK A gym membership to finally get Ivan Barros out of the kitchen. After years of grinding his way up in the restaurant industry, Ivan and his wife Caroline opened Magie Wine Bar in early 2024. Long hours and stress fueled his fitness excuses until Ivan and his wife joined a gym that many of their restaurant friends belonged to.
That accountability has pushed fitness to the foreground. Ivan trains four to five days a week and crushed his first Hyrox in 2026, all while opening another restaurant, the tapas-centric Bar Fideo, last year. Off shift, Ivan fuels up with lean protein, and nutrient-dense carbs, like this chicken and lentils feast.
Plus, versatility: “You can season the lentils differently, swap the vegetables out regularly, and even switch up the protein.” Nutrition per serving: 660 calories, 66g protein, 68g carbs (16g fiber), 15g fat Photographs by Misha GravenorFood Styling by Carrie Ann PurcellProp Styling by Stephanie Hanes Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food, cocktail, and travel writer. This Ham and Pineapple Pizza Gets It Right How Do You Make Pizza Healthy? The Ultimate Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe The Ultimate High-Protein Grilled Steak Recipe The Ultimate High-Protein Shakshuka Recipe 25 High-Protein Snacks for All Your Cravings You Need This Pork Chop Recipe In Your Life
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