Post Workout Food Options
Post Workout Food Options
After a great workout one of the most important things to do after stretching and a proper cool down is refueling your body with some good food. Now it may be tempting to any and everything in sight, but according to Healthline you should focus on Macro Nutrients. Macronutrients are a group of nutrients your body needs in large quantities. Trusted Source to provide the necessary energy it needs to function. Listed below are foods in each category you may want to consider eating after your gym session.
| Carbs | Protein | Fats |
|---|---|---|
| • sweet potatoes • chocolate milk • quinoa and other grains • fruits • rice cakes • rice • oatmeal • potatoes • whole grain bread • edamame |
• protein powder • eggs • Greek yogurt • cottage cheese • salmon • chicken • protein bar • tuna |
• avocado • nuts • nut butter • seeds • trail mix |
Courtesy of Healthline
