Post workout Nutrition! – Priority Health & Fitness

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.