Weight Loss Tip #52: Eat right post workout

The quantity, timing and content of meals post exercise plays an important role in weight loss. After workout our body becomes extra receptive to nutrients that we consume. It is important to maintain a balance between eating enough to help recovery and not eating too much to overshoot the calorie targets. We might think that skipping a meal after workout will help us burn more calories and lead to greater weight loss. But this isn’t the best idea. A lot of energy that is lost during workout needs to be recovered. A proper meal after workout helps prevent muscle breakdown and replenishes the stores of glycogen in the muscle cells.

Be sure to have a nutrient-rich snack or meal within 15 minutes to an hour after workout. Since the body is in recovery mode; a nutrient-dense dish is a must. The lean protein and carbohydrates in chicken can fill you up without making you feel bloated. You can complement the chicken with some veggies to keep you in shape. You can also opt for a combination of tuna fish and spinach sandwich. Tuna is low in calories but high in proteins and carbohydrates. Addition of spinach will help in curbing appetite.

Grab a glass of orange juice which is rich in potassium to restore the fluid levels in the body. Orange juice is also significantly richer in potassium found in most popular sports drinks.

A handful or two of dry fruits like apricots, figs and raisins can deliver quick proteins. They also help in building muscles.

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