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After a workout is the time to recharge.
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Youve literallyworked your butt off(well, not literally, but it feels like it).
Your energy is gone, and your body is caput.
Afterstrength training, just the opposite will do the trick.
Registered dietitians know all about post-workout nutritional needs, and they have the best snacks.
), I often pairKIND Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Clusterswith Maple Hill Creamery 100 percent grass-fed plain Greek yogurt.
Its super tasty, too!
My highest priority post-workout is replacing fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat.
I find that fruit is a great snack option because of its naturally high water content.
Plus, fruits contain minerals likepotassium, magnesium, and calcium which also support recovery.
My go-to post workout snack is fruit, kefir, raw nuts, and seeds.
This basic formula tastes refreshing without being overly sweet, and it carbs, protein, and unsaturated fat.
In the summer I love using raw berries, cherries, or stone fruits like peaches or plums.
In the fall I start using more apples and pears.
Its full of potassiumwhich soothes musclesgood carbs, protein, and heart-healthy fats.
Ilana Muhlstein, R.D.
Any extra protein will be broken down to use as energy or stored as fat.
Thats why I love chocolate milk post-workout.
(I do like to emphasize that although there isadded sugar hereabout 8 to 10 gramsits got a purpose.
If youre refueling after a grueling workout, that sugar will help your body function.)
Rebecca Clyde, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.
I tend to refuel with smoothies after tougher workouts when theres more fuel to replace.
I love Sabras single-serve hummus because the 2-ounce pack is so portable.
Ill have one of these with a small whole-wheat pita after my workout.
Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N., owner ofAmy Gorin Nutrition
