Daily Dish for 8/25 Post-Workout Snacks

Denise85 · 08-25-2005, 07:55 AM

Post-Workout Snacks

Need to refuel after exercise? Research suggests that the best post-workout snack has a combination of protein and low-glycemic carbohydrates. The amount you eat will depend on the length and intensity of your workout.

Snacking after exercise allows you to recover lost energy and prepare for the next activity. Snacks are much more important for those who participate in high-intensity or sustained workouts (more than 30 minutes). If you spend 30 minutes or less on the treadmill, you probably don't need a post-workout snack. Your regular meals should be enough to replenish your fuel stores. This doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a bite to eat after a short trip to the gym — you just have to be careful not to overdo it.

The best post-workout snacks include oatmeal, fat-free plain yogurt, and whole-grain bread or pasta. Throw in a tablespoon of trans fat-free peanut butter, some reduced-fat cheese, or a slice of lean deli meat, and you've got a snack that's rich in low-glycemic carbs and protein. Remember to snack within 15 minutes of your workout — glycogen fuel stores are more rapidly replaced during this short window of time. Also be sure to drink plenty of water to replenish the fluids you lose when sweating.

justmarvi · 08-25-2005, 08:23 AM

:up , answers to questions we ask quite often, thanks Denise!

Denise85 · 08-25-2005, 10:42 AM

I was glad to see this one since I work out a lot. I usually don't eat for an hour or so after a workout. I'm going to try eating w/i 15 minutes like it says and see if that helps with my muscle recovery.

08-25-2005, 07:55 AM	#1
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,880 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	Daily Dish for 8/25 Post-Workout Snacks Post-Workout Snacks Need to refuel after exercise? Research suggests that the best post-workout snack has a combination of protein and low-glycemic carbohydrates. The amount you eat will depend on the length and intensity of your workout. Snacking after exercise allows you to recover lost energy and prepare for the next activity. Snacks are much more important for those who participate in high-intensity or sustained workouts (more than 30 minutes). If you spend 30 minutes or less on the treadmill, you probably don't need a post-workout snack. Your regular meals should be enough to replenish your fuel stores. This doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a bite to eat after a short trip to the gym — you just have to be careful not to overdo it. The best post-workout snacks include oatmeal, fat-free plain yogurt, and whole-grain bread or pasta. Throw in a tablespoon of trans fat-free peanut butter, some reduced-fat cheese, or a slice of lean deli meat, and you've got a snack that's rich in low-glycemic carbs and protein. Remember to snack within 15 minutes of your workout — glycogen fuel stores are more rapidly replaced during this short window of time. Also be sure to drink plenty of water to replenish the fluids you lose when sweating. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/deniset85 *SNARK GOALS* Follow MP Work on therapist's homework Get in at least 4 workout sessions Decrease the amount of time I use the food scale

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08-25-2005, 08:23 AM	#2
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	:up , answers to questions we ask quite often, thanks Denise!

08-25-2005, 10:42 AM	#3
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,880 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	I was glad to see this one since I work out a lot. I usually don't eat for an hour or so after a workout. I'm going to try eating w/i 15 minutes like it says and see if that helps with my muscle recovery.