Question:
In your Tip on the 4
hour window of opportunity [note: click
here to view] you mention eating simple carbs and protein.
What are common examples of these food types that people
might have in their homes normally and are good for them?
Answer:
The four-hour window after
a workout is the time when you will get more bang for your
nutritional buck. You get increased absorption of nutrients
and improved recovery if you eat the right foods. Though
anything with sugar as one of the main ingredients qualifies
as a simple carb source, these are not always the healthiest
foods to eat.
A few common examples of
healthy simple carbs include juices, fruits, and sports
drinks. Examples of protein foods include milk, eggs, poultry,
fish, meat, or soy products. Flavored yogurt is an excellent
example of a post-workout snack. It contains simple carbs,
protein and calcium all in one.
Meal replacement drinks (such
as can be found at a nutrition store) are very useful for
taking after workout as foods in liquid form will be digested
faster by the body and will be available to the muscles
sooner. They contain good amounts of simple carbs and protein
to help with recovery.
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