It may seem a bit odd to eat immediately after working out especially when you have just worked hard to lose all those calories! But it is still very important to get the right nutrition post workout.
Importance Of Post Workout Meal
During workout, our body consumes the stored glycogen from our muscles for energy. The muscles also break down the protein in them. This causes a depletion of glycogen and protein in out body.
When a person skips a post workout meal, they would end up feeling fatigued and also have low blood sugar. Their muscle recovery process also becomes very slow. This can make it very difficult to reach the workout goal.
To meet this depletion, It is important to consume foods rich in protein and carbs. The post workout meal should be eaten within 45 minutes after workout.
What To Eat Post Workout?
Protein
Protein would help in repairing any muscle damage and also building muscles in the body. Some foods rich in protein which can be consumed post workout are protein shakes, eggs, cheese, salmon, tuna, greek yogurt, etc.
Carbs
Carbs help in replenishing the glycogen stores.
Some foods rich in carbs are sweet potatoes, quinoa, oats, rice, chocolate milk, fruits, leafy green vegetables, etc.
Water
Rehydrate immediately after your workout to make up for all the sweat lost by the body.
OZiva Protein & Herbs
OZiva Protein & Herbs is the perfect post workout snack. Take one scoop of OZiva protein with a glass of skimmed milk. One scoop contains about 22gm of protein. This will help in muscle recovery and rebuilding.
Add OZIVA Protein & Herbs Shake to Your Diet if your diet is lacking in proteins.
If you want a detailed nutrition consultation, drop us a mail at nutrition@oziva.in or call us on 9769298556 and our experts will help you with your fitness goal
Last modified: March 5, 2018
