It’s one thing keeping with a regular, healthy exercise routine, but if you’re not eating the right foods, you might be wondering why you aren’t getting the results you were hoping for.
Nuts are a great source of protein
Firstly, if you’re new to working out, don’t expect the results to show overnight. Building strength and bettering your health is not something that happens overnight.
But there are some other small changes you can make to speed up the process, other than exercising alone.
After a good work out in the gym, it can be easy (and very tempting) to eliminate hunger by opting for a snack from the vending machine on leaving the gym. These quick-fix carbs might please your post-work out cravings, but there are other options you can choose that will help you reach your fitness goals sooner rather than later.
Here are 7 snacks that your body will love after exercising:
Nuts
A portion of nuts is a great quick-fix of protein and good fats to consume after working out. The beauty of it is there are so many to choose from. Cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, the list goes on. Can’t decide? Go crazy and mix them up!
Protein shake and a banana
After a workout, you’ll likely be craving some carbs for a quick energy fix. Instead of having a sandwich or a packet of crisps, grab a banana and a protein shake. The banana will give you the energy boost you’re looking for and the protein shake will help to build and repair muscle.
Protein bar
Protein bars come in so many flavours and forms now. Low sugar, high protein cookies are tasty way to say cya-later to any cravings. There are lots of companies that produce these types of post-workout snacks so you’re sure to find one that you love.
Strawberry, chocolate, and mint chocolate are just some of the options you could enjoy.
Peanut butter on rice cakes
You might think this sounds like a bland, dry snack – not exactly what you want when you’ve just finished a big workout. But peanut butter on rice cakes is super healthy and ticks the protein and carbohydrate boxes you’ll need after exercising. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, drizzling a little bit of honey on top will bust those cravings.
Tuna and pitta
What is yummier than a portion of tuna, really? Mixing in a little bit of low-fat mayonnaise, and dipping with a wholemeal pitta is a really healthy way to fill yourself up and please those taste buds after exercising.
The tuna is the protein hit your muscles will love and the pita provides the carbs for that boost of energy when you’re feeling tired after working out.
Hummus and pita
Hummus and pita are a dream come true for all health-enthusiasts. It’s so tasty, you almost forget all the great health benefits that come with it.
Hummus is made with chickpeas – a great source of protein. Dipping with a wholemeal pita is the perfect combination!
Greek yoghurt
This dairy product is rich, creamy, low sugar and high carb – the perfect energy boost after a work out to get your taste buds going! It’s packed with nutrients and protein so it’s a guilt-free dream!
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