Tag Archives: Post-workout snack

June 6, 2014

WHAT SHOULD I BE EATING AFTER A WORKOUT?

Post-workout

Breaking down your muscles burns calories for sure, but what really torches them is building those muscles back up – and that’s where post-workout nutrition comes into play.

Eating a mix of carbohydrates and protein within an hour of your cool-down helps increase your body’s levels of muscle-repair-signaling hormones. That way, you’ll not only build more calorie-torching muscle, but your muscles will actually spend extra energy during the repair process.

Carbs help replenish your muscles’ glycogen stores. Post-workout, aim to consume a snack with a 3:1 ratio of healthy carbohydrates to protein, such as a smoothie made with plain yogurt and water-rich fruits. Around 150 to 200 calories should do the trick.

Keep in mind though that your need to refuel isn’t an excuse to binge. So make sure you don’t fall into the trap of feeling like you ‘deserve’ a post workout snack and eat way too much, replacing all the calories they’ve just burned while training.

March 14, 2014

TOP 3 POST-WORKOUT SNACKS.

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Make sure you refuel the right way with these healthy snacks:

1. Chocolate milk
Make your own by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with 250ml milk. Research shows this combination provides better recovery than sports drinks!

2. Tuna or cottage cheese sandwich
Make your sandwich using brown bread for a tasty, wholesome refueling snack.

3. Dried fruit and nuts
A handful of this delicious mix offers a good dose of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.