Did
you know that what you eat or drink immediately after your workout is
almost as important as the workout itself?
It
all has to do with recovery.
If
your body doesn’t recover properly from
your
workouts
you won’t see the benefits.
Post
workout drinks are designed to replenish the energy supply your muscles
depend
on, while also repairing the minor damage you’ve inflicted on those
muscles.
The
goal? To ensure your body has recovered and is ready for
the next workout.
Ideally
you should have your protein shake within 20 minutes of finishing your
workout. A good
recovery
shake will have 2 to 3 grams of carbohydrates for every 1 gram of
protein.
Therefore with 20 grams of protein you’ll need 40-60 grams
of carbohydrate.
The
best type of protein is whey.
For additional carbohydrates, bananas,
berries and mango are excellent options.
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