You will naturally be fatigued after a good workout. You are going to feel the urge to ingest some food and replace some of the energy you just expended at the gym. If you are not careful, you might actually mess up your workout and lose your gains by over indulging in the wrong foods. Why this is definitely a possibility, it does not have to be the case. You can maintain the gain from your workout by making sure to eat healthy post workout snacks. It isn’t hard, it just takes a little bit of meal prep. Below are 5 of the best post workout snacks to eat.
Peanut Butter & Banana on Rice Cakes
If you are absolutely famished after an intense workout and want to immediately feel satiated, you can’t do much better than a peanut butter & banana sandwich. Just make sure to utilize rice cakes instead of bread for this sandwich. The banana gives your body some immediate energy thanks to its natural glucose content. The peanut butter has lots of protein, and the rice cakes are filled with dietary fiber. What else could you want in a post workout snack?
Hummus and Pita
Hummus and whole wheat pita is a fantastic carb/protein combination. The hummus dip is made using pureed chickpeas and brings both protein and cars to the deal. And the whole wheat pita has dietary fiber, and will slowly release energy over time, to help replace some of the energy you used at the gym.
Yogurt and Fresh Berries
Yogurt and fresh berries are a pretty classic combo. It is one ingredient short of a parfait. The yogurt has protein, a compound you definitely need to ingest after lifting. And the berries give you some quick carb driven energy.
Tuna on Whole Wheat
Tuna on whole wheat is really just the healthiest tuna sandwich variant you can make. The tuna is rich in protein and essential fatty acids that can help you recover from the damage a good workout does to your body. The whole wheat bread provides good carbs and dietary fiber.
Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices
If you’re not interested in advanced meal prep, then just toss all the raw ingredients in a bag, and munch on them at your leisure. Turkey is an excellent source of high quality protein, and the apples are a safe source of good energy.
