What to Eat After a Workout

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, when most people think they just grab a greasy burger after an all-out, intense workout, they better think again!! This is a big no-no. When you workout, your body is burning fuel from your pre-workout meal. Glycogen stored in muscles begins to breakdown and an hour after your workout, your muscles begin to break down. Right after a workout, your body is the most receptive to absorbing carbohydrates and protein.

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Think of it like this... No matter the activity, whether easy or intense, it’s important to replenish your body with important vitamins and nutrients to start the muscle recovery process. First and foremost, hydrate! You need to restore electrolytes. You can grab a water, Gatorade, Protein Shake, or my personal favorite - Amino Acid Drink Mix. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and they also aid in muscle recovery. I love BLOX™ Lemonade by BPI Sports. I've tried other brands, but their flavors are not that great and they tend to taste chalky...

So now that you've hydrated, what food should you eat? Research shows the best option is a carb/protein mixture. Go for some Greek Yogurt, like FAGE Total 0% Fat. Greek yogurt contains more protein that regular yogurt and it's a great source of carbs. Top it off with some fruit. Various fruits contains all kinds of nutritional value and benefits, such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, vitamins, enzymes, and more. 

Or grab a can of tuna, add a little lemon juice and olive oil and smear over whole wheat toast. Or hummus and whole wheat pita. Both of these options give you energy through the bread to you recharged you and keep you fueled throughout the rest of the day.

Whichever protein/carb option you choose, you are good to go. Just be sure to pay closer attention to what you shove in your mouth after those workouts!