10 Post Workout Snacks

IntoFit — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:40:03 +0000

Eating after a workout is just as important as eating before a workout. The best time to get the full benefits of a post workout snack is between 30 minutes to 1 hour after your workout. You want your body to use the snack towards repairing and recovering from the work you just did. As I mentioned in my What To Eat Before a Workout post, protein is your bodies number source of energy to restore your muscles. The fastest way for your body to get the protein it needs it in the form of a liquid. This is why many choose protein shakes, yogurt smoothies or milk after a workout.

Here are my personal top 10 post workout snack pics

1. Glass of milk with with 1/4 cup chocolate milk. If you’ve read my posts, you know by now this is my favorite snack anytime of the day

2. 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder. 1 cup milk or water. My favorite is Designer Whey Strawberry Protein Powder. It’s my fav simply because it’s tastes delicious!

3. 1 cup Cottage Cheese with fresh berries.

4. 1 cup plain yogurt with berries. I try to find a Greek style fat free or low fat brand. They tend to have twice if not three timesthe protein then other brands.

5. Two turkey slices wrapped around 1/2 ounce of 2% milk fat cheese. If you can’t find 2% look for 4% or low fat. And if you can’t find any of these, a little fat from cheese won’t kill ya!

6. Two cheese strings or one ounce of low fat cheese.

7. Bananas These are great because they help restore your electrolytes. If you ever feel nauseous or light headed after a workout try munching on a banana!

8. Decaffeinated Latte. Iced or hot! This is a great way to get your calcium, dairy and protein!

9. Hard boiled egg.

10. 1/2 a can on tuna seasoned with yogurt, mustard and some chopped celery !

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10 Post Workout Snacks