Post-Workout nutrition

It is probable that many of you do not eat right after a workout, wait a long time to do it or even worse, DON’T DO IT AT ALL.

Believe it or not, it is very important to make the right selection of what we eat after a work out because it helps in the body recovery process, especially after an intense session.

Ladies and gentlemen, TAKE NOTE!

You should look for foods that are source of CARBOHYDRATES and PROTEINS.

As I mentioned in the previous nutritional TIP, carbohydrates replenish the glycogen that is vital for the storage of energy in our muscles.

On the other hand, proteins are responsible for replenishing the muscle fibers that are worn during the training.

You’ll probably wonder: What and how much should we eat to restock these nutrients?

The professionals from the Larisa Paez Nutrtion Center assure that the type of training and each individual’s objectives are essential. However, the theory recommends we consume between 1 and 1.2g / kg of carbohydrate and about 6g of protein. Of course, if your goal is to increase muscle mass this amount can be up to 20 or 30 g.

Also, consider that it is recommended to have a meal within 30 minutes after the training.

Here you have some examples of quick snacks:

-Milkshake + Fruit (e.g. strawberries or banana)

-Tuna or cheese sandwich

-Yogurt + fruit

-Flavored milk + 1 cereal bar

-2 toasts with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Remember that depending on the discipline you perform (martial arts, high-intensity exercises, triathlon, gymnastics, etc.) and the intensity of it, there could be some changes in the amount of food that should be consumed, but not big changes.

If you eat well you’ll look LIKE A GLADIATOR, guaranteed.

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