6 best post workout foods

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6 Best Post Workout Foods

By its very nature, exercise puts stress on your body. This is actually a good type of stress, though, one that will help your muscles to become stronger. However, it’s important to refuel your body properly after a workout in order to replenish lost nutrients and energy stores. In particular, your body will typically use up the glycogen stores in your muscles for energy during exercise. Most experts recommend eating a healthful snack that contains both protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes of your workout in order to:     

Replenish glycogen stores Repair damaged muscle tissue Stimulate the development of new muscle tissues Restore lost fluids and electrolytes Keep your metabolism going strong


A protein-containing post-workout snack is especially important if you’ve engaged in strength training or high-intensity interval sessions, which damage muscle tissue. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “After rigorous physical activity, your body may be lacking energy and nutrients it needs to recover. It is important to replace carbohydrates, sodium and potassium that are lost during exercise. Protein may also be needed to aid in muscle repair. After a hard workout or taxing sporting event, be sure to have a nutrientrich snack or meal within 15 minutes to an hour.” Obviously, there are countless snack ideas that contain both carbs and protein and could be described as a ‘nutrient-rich snack’ … but they’re not all created equal. Following are some of the best foods to eat after exercise to be sure you’re supporting (and not sabotaging) your fitness goals. Best Post Workout Foods: Top 6 Best Post Workout Foods #1: Chocolate Milk This one is controversial, as the benefits of milk are debatable. However, if you’re a milk drinker you might be interested to know research has found those who drank chocolate milk after a vigorous workout built more muscles, lost more fat and improved their aerobic power more than those who drank a carbohydrate-only drink. Best Post Workout Foods #2: Greek Yogurt with Fruit Greek yogurt is especially high in protein for muscle repair, while adding in some fresh fruit (like berries or a banana) gives you healthful carbs. Opt for plain Greek yogurt and add in your own fruit at home to avoid added sugars. Best Post Workout Foods #3: Banana and Nut Butter This satisfying snack is quick and tasty, while providing you with just the right amount of carbs, protein and fat. As stated by the American Council on Exercise (ACE): “Banana is high in fructose (fruit sugar) and a high—glycemic carbohydrate that the body can quickly convert to energy. When you enjoy it with a small amount (1 tablespoon) of almond butter, you add protein and just a small amount of healthy fat.”


Best Post Workout Foods #4: A Quick Burrito Grab a whole-wheat pita and stuff it with a small amount of black beans, avocado, salsa and cheese for an optimal mini recovery meal. If you’re watching your carbs, you can also make this in a bowl without the tortilla. Best Post Workout Foods #5: Half a Turkey Sandwich Turkey on whole wheat with veggies (red pepper, tomato, spinach) and hummus (if you’re a fan) gives you an energy-boosting combination of protein and carbs. Best Post Workout Foods #6: Whey Protein Smoothie Whey protein is an easily digestible, rapidly absorbed protein. Research shows that consuming whey protein within two hours of a workout appears to “maximally stimulate MPS [muscle protein synthesis]”. Plus, it’s easy to add whey protein to a smoothie with berries, water/milk and a couple of handfuls of spinach. You can also add in coconut water for electrolytes. Many people don’t have much of an appetite following a hard workout, so consuming your snack in liquid form is ideal if this applies to you. Not Every Workout Requires a Recovery Meal It’s worth noting that only moderate and high-intensity workouts break down your muscles and deplete your blood sugar levels. Therefore, only these types of workouts actually require a post-workout recovery snack. If you’ve simply gone out for a walk or done some light activity, you can certainly have a snack afterward … but it isn’t necessary for recovery. Signs that your workout was intense enough to necessitate a recovery snack, according to ACE, include:   

You’re sweaty Your heart rate was elevated You had labored breathing

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With a concentrated dose of proteolytic enzymes that eat excess fibrin and scar tissue, Heal-n-Soothe can help muscle tears and strains to heal properly while reducing inflammation, tightness and post-workout pain. The number of proteolytic enzymes your body creates drops sharply around age 27. Less proteolytic enzymes available mean excess fibrin and internal scar tissue builds up around both major and minor injuries, reducing muscle flexibility, increasing stress on muscles and joints, and perpetuating the cycle of painful inflammatory post-workout effects. Replenishing your body’s supply of natural proteolytic enzymes with Healn-Soothe, which also contains 12 of nature’s BEST anti-inflammatory compounds — including pineapple bromelain, tumeric, ginger extract, and Mojave Yucca — is an essential addition to your optimal post-workout routine and one that athletes in particular value for healthful muscle rebuilding and repair. Also watch this video HERE for more choices of best post workout foods Want more ideas on nutrition and fitness? Click HERE to read – The 10 Most Filling Healthy Food Click HERE to read – How to Look Great Naked Fast! Click HERE to read – 7 Most Dangerous Exercises to Never Do Click HERE to read – 5 WORST FOODS to Eat before Bed By Jesse Cannone - Creator of the International Best-Selling Back Pain Treatment Program "Lose the Back Pain System" and BestSelling Book "The 7 Day Back Pain Cure" Unlike most treatments which only deliver temporary relief, if any at all, muscle balance therapy delivers lasting relief to 8 out of 10 people who use it because it addresses the underlying cause of the pain, not just the symptoms. If you are suffering from any type of back pain, neck pain or sciatica, I urge you to learn more about this breakthrough new treatment. Click here to learn more Source: http://luv2sex.theblogpress.com/?p=4179


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