What are some post exercise refueling snacks?
Here is a list of refueling snacks for after your workout. • jacket potato with low-fat high-protein food such as tuna, cottage cheese, chicken or baked beans and add a side salad • a sports bar containing a mixture of carbohydrate and protein • a bowl of wholegrain cereal with milk • a bowl of porridge made with milk. Porridge is an ideal recovery food as it provides carbohydrate, protein, B-vitamins, iron and fibre. It has a low GI, gives a prolonged release of energy and should keep your muscles refueled for a few hours • 1 or 2 cartons of fruit yoghurt • a smoothie combination generally of bananas, strawberries, pears mangoes and pineapple. To get a protein boost, add some milk or yoghurt to it.
