Workout fuel. It’s basically critical. But while we’ve all heard the saying, you can’t out-train a bad diet, what exactly is a good diet? Here, the pros dish on the best post-workout snacks they can’t live without.
1. USN Trust Crunch Bar
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2. A Recovery Smoothie
“I like to make recovery smoothies, with banana, chia seeds, almond butter, Herbalife protein and water, after a very hard session,” says Michelle Weber, a South African competitive swimmer and 2-time Olympic open water swimmer. “They’re so delicious, filling and really help me to recover for my next session,” she adds.
In case you missed it, chia seeds are incredible little things and a worthwhile investment. They’re high in protein, calcium, omega-3s and minerals – basically, a superfood.
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4. An Omelette
“After a workout, I have an omelette filled with veggies, avo and cheese. I don’t eat a lot of meat, so a small omelette is great for the protein I need after a workout,” pro kitesurfer Michelle Hayward previously told Women’s Health.
5. A Shake
“I love NPL’s Hyper Gain post-workout shake as well as a cold Fit Aid after a hard CrossFit session,” says South African cricketer turned Olympic javelin thrower Sunette Viljoen.
6. A Banana
Champion obstacle course racer Hanneké Dannhauser and pro motocross racer Dayna Nienaber agree: it’s the best pre- and post-workout fuel!
“I’ll eat a banana because it’s light and easy to eat right after a training session to replace my glycogen,” says Hanneké.
“In my opinion, the best way to replace salt, vitamins and water from exercise and get your energy levels back is to eat a banana. It’s filled with potassium, magnesium and healthy sugars,” says Dayna.
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7. Tart Cherry Juice
A found that tart cherry juice can help with recovery after an intense exercise session, it’s also loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Cheers!
8. Cottage Cheese
Grab the cucumbers and carrots, friends! Cottage cheese has 3 grams of leucine per 1 cup. Leucine is an amino acid important for building muscle and that amount has been shown to help with building and/or maintaining muscle.
9. Biltong
Yes, everyone’s favourite snack is a great addition to your post-workout snack arsenal. Biltong is dehydrated protein, so consider it nature’s protein bar!
Source: https://www.womenshealthsa.co.za/food-and-nutrition/feed/
