Healthy Post Workout Snacks
I don’t know about you but I’m always hungry after a tough workout! Refueling after exercise is vital to help with recovery in order to maximize your next workout. What you put in your body after exercise matters which is why I’m here to give you some healthy and quick options for a post workout snack!
Repair, Refuel, and Rehydrate
Ideally, if you have the time, your post workout “snack” should actually be a meal with protein, carbs, and water. However, I know what it’s like being on the go when a quick snack is your only option. Choose foods that repair, refuel and rehydrate. Consuming a protein will help repair your muscles, carbs will replenish and refuel stored glycogen, and rehydrate with water!
Post Workout Snacks on the Go
An easy to prepare and delicious option is apple slices with almond or peanut butter! Apple slices are an excellent source of healthy carbohydrate and almond or peanut butter is a great source of protein. Another grab and go snack I like to prepare ahead of time is hard boiled eggs. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and a convenient snack when you’re on the run. I like to pair my hard boiled eggs with a piece of fruit for some added sweetness. If you have a bit more time, another post workout option is a smoothie! When making smoothies, use ingredients such as almond milk, frozen blueberries, avocado, banana and protein powder. Adding protein powder to any smoothie is a quick and easy way to up your protein intake and promote muscle repair post workout. Or try hummus and pita bread! Hummus has a moderate amount of protein and you can swap the pita bread for carrots or sliced red bell peppers to get a serving of veggies in too!
These combinations take care of the 3 R’s: repair, replenish and rehydrate. Refueling your body post workout doesn’t have to be boring. As you can see, there are a ton of healthy options that are quick and delicious for a post workout snack on the go!
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