So you just hit the gym and totally killed your workout, but now what? One of the most important parts of your workout is giving your body the proper nutrition it needs to repair your muscles. This means you should have a snack ASAP after you finish your workout. Keep reading to find out the best foods to repair your body.
12 Foods You Should Eat After Your Workout
What this fit tip will help you do:
When we lift weights or do cardiovascular exercise, we create micro-tears in our muscles. As those tears repair, our muscles become stronger. The key to getting stronger, more shapely muscles is making sure your body has the right tools to repair your muscles when it needs them the most.
By eating a post-workout snack, you give your body the carbohydrates it needs to replenish energy stores in your muscles as well as protein to rebuild the damage that has happened in your muscles. This means you’ll be sure to grow closer to your fitness goals every time you hit the gym.
What to do:
After every gym session, within 30 minutes after you end your workout, eat one of the snacks below. All of these contain protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats that give your body the building blocks it needs for your muscles.
Success tips:
- Be sure to pay attention to portion sizes when preparing your post-workout snack. (Read:A Pageant Girl’s Guide to Portion Control)
- Watch out for a high sugar content in any of the above snacks. The highly processed brands of some foods are going to be higher in sugar and additives. Look for things sweetened with Stevia to avoid the empty calories from sugar.
- Choose low-fat milk products, which are still high in protein.
Make sure your food choices still fit into the meal plan that your trainer has laid out for you. Any diet changes should be done under the guidance of a fitness professional to ensure your health and safety.
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