After a hard workout, you’ve probably used up all or a lot of your body’s stored carbohydrates. To replenish them quickly, so that your body can recover in time for your next workout, it’s important to enjoy a recovery snack within 30 minutes of your workout. Your ideal recovery snack should contain 1/2 gram of carbohydrates per pound of your body weight, and at least 10 grams of protein.
A few great recovery snacks:
- P90X® Results and Recovery Formula®
- 1 percent chocolate milk
- Granola cereal
- Fruit smoothie
- Shakeology
- Lean white protein (grilled chicken breast from last night)
- Nuts: Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts