Your body uses the energy that is stored in your muscles during your workouts. You must decide on what food and nutrients you must eat to replenish it and could help with faster recovery. Here are some simple post workout snacks to toss in your fitness kit and have within easy reach.
Nuts and Seeds
A small portion of seeds and nuts served in a quarter cup can be a post-workout snack. Seeds and nuts offer different forms of nutrients like calcium, iron and protein. They also lessen inflammation and aid in digestion. Plus, they’re easy to store in your pantry at Tengah Gardens Residences.
Egg Salad
Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. They provide you with low calories and protein that is high quality, with each egg providing 6 grams of protein. You can turn your eggs into an egg salad by hard-boiling them, adding mayo, and mashing them together for a healthy and high-protein snack. Muscle is built outside of the gym through recovery and nutrients.
Yogurt
An accessible and great source of protein is yogurt. There are different kinds of yogurts, from low-fat, fat-free, Greek, and traditional yogurts. You can pair it with granola or some fresh fruit to add some flavor, texture, and nutrients.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter has healthy fats and protein inside. Healthy fat like monounsaturated fats help improve the level of HDL cholesterol in your body. HDL cholesterol is known as good cholesterol.
Chicken
No carbs and lean protein? Chicken is almost a cheat food, giving you 23 grams of protein per 3 ounces. There are many ways to cook chicken, so you won’t get tired of eating the same thing every day. You can grill, roast and bake the chicken as a healthy option. Add a cup of rice and a side of veggies, and you have yourself a meal.