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Thanks so much for watching my segment this week! Below is more information on POST-WORKOUT FUEL!
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/morning_news/Ali-Holman’s-Post-Workout-Power-Foods-jan-11-2012
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BEST POST-WORKOUT FUEL
Muscles store excess energy in the form of Glycogen and protein and, when you work out, the body burns fuel from your pre-workout meal, then it breaks down glycogen stored in muscles. Within a few hours of working out, muscle protein drops and muscles begin to break down. However, within a 45-minute window, your body is the most responsive with absorbing carbohydrates and protein. Here are the best foods to fuel and reload the depleted muscles.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has double the amount of protein compared to regular yogurt and is a great source of carbohydrates. We love to Mix it with cereal or fruit. Today we featured CHOBANI LIGHT.
Sandwich wraps
Wholegrain wraps are loaded with wholesome carbohydrates. Make yourself a turkey or chicken sandwich and add a bowl of soup on the side. This is a particularly great meal if you work out during your lunch break. If you’d rather have a salad , make sure you add some grains. Today I used a Whole Wheat tortilla, put spicy hummus, lettuce and turkey. Delicious!
Fruit salad
Fruits are not only loaded with carbohydrates, they also contain enzymes to help your body breakdown nutrients so they can be delivered to your tired muscles. Pineapple is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties to help your muscles recover. Kiwi aids with digestion and helps break down amino acids.
We also particularly like a PROTEIN SHAKE with berries for a double whammy! Today we partnered berries with a MUSCLE MILK LIGHT shake.
Wholegrain breakfast cereal
Cereal is good any time of day: In the morning for breakfast or later in the day as a snack. Select a high protein, high fiber cereal, like Kashi Golean, which offers 30 grams of carbohydrates, 13 gram of protein and 10 grams of fiber. It’s perfect for reloading the muscle energy stores .
Bars:
Today I talked about the ZonePerfect Cookie Dough bar and the new South Beach Diet Chocolate Caramel bar!
Rule of thumb
It all comes down to the carbohydrates and protein–these two are the key things your body needs—and right after you work out is when your blood circulates best.
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