What to Eat Post-Workout?

PROTEIN! PROTEIN! PROTEIN! and CARBS!

• eggs- fast absorbing protein and carbs
• quinoa- carbs, high in vitamins and nutrients, protein
• bananas- fast acting carbs, restores bodys level of glycogen, helps rebuild muscles, high in potassium
• low-fat chocolate milk
• salmon- high protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3's, rebuilds muscle and increases performance
• blueberries- antioxidant, triples recovery rate after workout
• whole grain pita and hummus- protein and carbs, pita has slow release carbs that keeps energy up
• dried fruit and nuts- high in protein and carbs, helpful for building muscle
• pineapple- natural anti-inflammatory, helps heal bruises, sprains, swelling, high in vitamin C
• sweet potatoes- carbs, vitamins B6, C, D, magnesium, potassium
• kiwi- high in vitamin C and potassium, antioxidants, combats muscle soreness
• water- hydrate hydrate hydrate!

*** I am by no means a certified nutritionist, this is information I got from various books and websites. My go to after a workout is a protein shake with chocolate whey protein and a mix of a bunch of ingredients listed above. Go to my smoothies page for more recipes!