A scoop of the good stuff is also the
perfect recovery snack from a day on the trails to an afternoon weight session.
One study found that drinking coffee with a high -
carb recovery snack boosted muscle recovery.
A shake made with almond milk can be a quick, convenient on - the -
go recovery snack.
Clocking in at just 212 calories with 41 grams of protein, it's a solid
post-workout recovery snack choice — not to mention it'll only set you back 10 minutes for meal prep.
I love to have this pumpkin pie smoothie as a nice fall treat to satisfy my sweet tooth, but it is also wonderful as a post
workout recovery snack.
I stashed a few of these brownies in my gym bag for a reward after my 10 mile run and CrossFitWOD — washed down with a carton of milk, it was a totally on
target recovery snack.
The protein also makes this no - bake recipe a great choice for your post-workout or
run recovery snack.
Recovery meals and snacks should include a foundation of carbohydrate - rich breads, cereals, grains, fruits, and vegetables plus a smaller amount of protein (at least 10 - 20 grams
per recovery snack or meal).
Jasmine Chu, MS, RD, a sports dietitian at the University of California, San Diego also recommends spreading dietary protein out throughout the day within meals and snacks, including
post-exercise recovery snacks.
This recipe is a great option for
a recovery snack or for those times when you just want to feel like you're eating something sinful — but you're NOT!
And if you've ever wondered what Mother Nature would choose as her post-workout
recovery snack, it would be pumpkin.
I enjoy dried date year round, especially as
a recovery snack after a run.
I ran the ingredient list past Alex — the certified personal trainer of the family — and she said that they'd be perfect for
a recovery snack after one of our long runs or a tough work out.
Within 30 to 60 minutes post workout is the optimum time to eat
a recovery snack, and it's important that you do it right.
Strawberries add natural sweetness to the yogurt, she adds, and the combo of carbohydrates, fiber, and protein make a great post-workout
recovery snack.
Like most athletes, she knows what foods she needs to consume to be at her best, and carefully considers everything from pre-race meals to her post-workout
recovery snacks.
I also had a bowl of coconut yogurt with a blueberry chiapod and cashews for
a recovery snack.
After your workout, you also can use these as
a recovery snack.
When enjoying a smoothie in place of a meal (i.e. at breakfast) or as a post-workout
recovery snack, make sure you're consuming 20 - 25 grams of protein.
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