   
Fitness Tip | EFFECTIVE POST WORKOUT FOODS
Replenishing lost nutrients after a workout encourages the body to optimize its ability to build muscle, strengthen its energy systems and to make a full recovery – which is a vital part of the process for getting fitter, leaner and stronger. This is especially important if you exercise for longer than an hour a day.
So what foods are good to eat after a vigorous exercise session? Well, no matter what your individual tastes are, make sure that your post workout meal contains plenty of protein, complex carbohydrates and vitamins – preferably from plant sources.
A good example would be a healthy stir-fry, sizzling with lean chunks of chicken, noodles, broccoli, red peppers and almonds. The protein is provided by the chicken, the carbohydrate comes from the noodles and the vitamins and healthy fats are supplied by the vegetables and almonds.
Alternatively, a protein-packed tuna sandwich (served with a side salad) will also help deliver the required nutrients to help your body to rebuild muscle, improve recovery time and replenish lost energy levels. Try mixing a can of drained tuna with a small drop of low-fat mayonnaise and red pepper flakes for a quick boost of hunger-fighting capsaicin, the chemical that’s found in chilli peppers which makes them spicy.
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