Diet to reduce muscle cramps - The after

In the previous nutritional post I shared some guidelines that can help us PREVENT (the before) those annoying muscle cramps. However, there are very strong training sessions in which despite having consumed those foods and having followed the physical recommendations, cramps are still present. That’s why the professionals from Larisa Paez Nutrition Center and myself have decide to bring you some recommendations for THE AFTER, that is, when we already have that annoying muscle pain.

You should consider that for an optimal post-workout recovery it is necessary to consume foods that are source of carbohydrates and protein. With the carbs we replace glycogen (we refer to the way in which energy is stored in the muscle), while the protein is responsible for replacing the muscle fibers that are worn during the workout.

Some quick examples of snacks that help us recover are:

• Milkshake + fruit (ex: strawberries or bananas)

• Tuna sandwich or cheese + ham

• Greek yogurt + fruit

• 1 box of flavored milk + 1 cereal bar

• Protein Shake + milk + fruit

With this we have a quick idea of what we can consume, however you can be creative and mix up the varied foods that provide the same nutrients that we need.

Be creative, routines are boring!

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