You may be surprised to know that after a workout is actually the best time of day to quickly absorb simple carbohydrates and natural sugars as the body has just created a big deficit through exercise.
Properly replenishing carbs after workouts will keep you feeling energetic, help curb cravings for junk food, and will help your body replenish/deliver the nutrients it needs after a taxing training session.
Shakes and smoothies are a great source of easily digestible protein, simple carbohydrates and are relatively low in fat. However, we wanted to focus on some alternative options!
1. Turkey jerky and a banana
Nutritional information (1 medium banana and 1 full package (3.25 oz) turkey jerky):
Calories: 368
Fat: 2 g
Carbs: 40 g
Protein: 42 g
2. Greek yogurt, frozen blueberries, natural whey protein, honey, chia and hemp
Nutritional information (150 g 2% Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup frozen blue berries, 1 scoop unsweetened whey protein and 1 tablespoon of honey, chia and hemp):
Calories: 382
Fat: 4 g
Carbs: 40 g
Protein: 49 g
3. Grilled chicken breast, baked sweet potato and sautéed green beans
Nutritional information (1 5 oz chicken breast with 1 cup steamed green beans with 1/2 teaspoon of butter and 1 baked sweet potato):
Calories: 408
Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 49 g
Protein: 38 g
