POST WORKOUT- It is very important that you have a combo of carbs and protein after your workout. The crucial time window is 45 minutes to an hour after your workout is completed in terms of when you should be eating. No matter if you are trying to lose weight or gain weight post workout nutrition is important. Liquids will be absorbed the fastest and therefore be the best. Below are some examples of things you could eat:
- Chocolate milk with banana- yes its not just for kids, it will provide you with sugar, protein and calcium and the banana will give you potassium.
- Peanut butter sandwich on whole grain with fruit-high in protein.
- 1 serving of whey protein with 1 serving of Gatorade-usually not a huge fan of Gatorade due to the high sugar content but it provides you with what you need after an intense workout.
- Whey protein shake with fruit or whole wheat bagel-quickest absorbing protein with high quality carbs.
FAVORITE SNACKS- I have found this items to have taste and also be good for you.
- Walgreens Deerfield Farms Flax Bites- They are a bit dry, but taste like an oatmeal cookie and provide nutrients. Look for them in the snack aisles or the near the checkout. They are only 99 cents so its a great deal.
- Turkey Jerkey-high in protein and low in fat. Whole Foods have a nice selection.
- Power Bar Protein Plus bars-in the world of a thousand bars its hard to find one with good taste and a solid amount of protein and this has both. The sugars are high but I prefer regular sugar as oppose to chemical substitues.
- Mix 1 drinks- You can mind these online or at Whole Foods. You get nutrients and protein along with antioxidents. The taste is similar to yogurt and they come in 4 flavors.
