Post workout Nutrition!

It’s super important to eat after your workout!

The goal of your post-workout meal is to supply your body with the proper nutrients for adequate recovery and to maximize the benefits of your workout.

Doing this helps your body:

• Decrease muscle protein breakdown.
• Increase muscle protein synthesis (growth).
• Restore glycogen stores.
• Enhance recovery.

Eat your post-workout meal ideally 30 minutes after your workout. Choosing easily digested foods will promote faster nutrient absorption.

Carbs Help with Recovery:

Your body’s glycogen stores are used as fuel during exercise, and consuming carbs after your workout helps replenish them.

• Sweet potatoes
• Quinoa
• Fruits (pineapple, berries, banana, kiwi)
• Rice cakes
• Rice
• Oatmeal
• Potatoes
• Pasta
• Dark, leafy green vegetables

Protein Helps Repair and Build Muscle:

Consuming an adequate amount of protein after a workout gives your body the amino acids it needs to repair and rebuild these proteins. It also gives you the building blocks required to build new muscle tissue.

• MooreMuscle Protein
• Eggs
• Greek yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Salmon
• Chicken
• Protein bar
• Tuna

Fats Are Not Bad:

• Avocado
• Nuts
• Nut butters
• Trail mix (dried fruits and nuts)

Bottom line: Consuming a post-workout meal is essential. It will stimulate muscle protein synthesis, improve recovery and enhance performance during your next workout.

 

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