You are what you eat!!!!
What you eat after a work out helps define you. If you are breaking done muscle when you are lifting weights your body now needs to rebuild those muscles. Refuel within 30 - 45 minutes post workout for best results. Choose natural sources of Carbohydrates (40-60 grams) like bananas, pineapple, raisins - these will help trigger an increase in insulin production which in turn triggers increased muscle glycogen levels which then help your muscles build back up long and lean! Then combine with a good Protein (15 grams) like whey, low fat greek yogurt, skim milk latte. Your Calorie intake should be about 50 % of the calories expended. (In a hour work out you can expend about 300 - 600 Calories depending on your effort level). So, here are a few of my Favourite post work out treats!!!
Liberte Greek low fat yogurt (Costco / Save on Foods) - 175 g serving - 140 Calories with 16 g protein and 0% fat
Premier Protein Shake (Costco Pharmacy Aisle) - 325 ml shake - 160 Calories with 30 g protein and 1 g sugar
Cosmic Cookies (Planet Organic) - I love to make a big batch and freeze and pull out a cookie as desired!
click here for the recipe http://www.food.com/recipe/planet-organic-cosmic-cookies-292060
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