Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Post Workout Nutrition
Post-workout nutrition is what you eat after exercise. It can help you recover and improve performance, By Nadeem Ahmed
Post Workout Nutrition
Post Workout Nutrition.
Post Workout Nutrition is consuming a proper amount of carbs and protein after exercise is essential. It stimulates muscle protein synthesis, improves recovery and enhances performance during your next workout. It is important to not go much longer than a few hours before refueling with a meal or snack.
Some Sample post workout Nutrition or meals
Combinations of the foods above can create great meals that give you all the nutrients you need after exercise.
Here are a few examples of quick and easy meals to eat after your workout:
- grilled chicken with roasted vegetables and rice
- egg omelet with avocado spread on whole-grain toast
- salmon with sweet potato
- tuna salad sandwich on whole grain bread
- tuna and crackers
- oatmeal, whey protein, banana, and almonds
- cottage cheese and fruits
- pita and hummus
- rice crackers and peanut butter
- whole-grain toast and almond butter
- cereal with dairy or soy milk
- Greek yogurt, berries, and granola
- protein shake and banana
- quinoa bowl with sweet potatoes, berries, and pecans
- whole grain crackers with string cheese and fruit
What happens if you do not eat after a workout?
Not eating after a workout can lead to decreased future workout performances, fatigue, low mood, and brain fog. While skipping a post workout meal after one workout, will not cause long-term damage, developing a pattern of skipping eating could impact your mood and energy levels as well as potentially keep you from reaching your fitness goals.
By Wellness Coach Nadeem Ahmed for Fitculture only