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Why you should drink lauki juice instead of protein shake post workout

Lauki juice has everything you need to lose weight, refuel your energy along with additional benefits that will improve both your health and fitness.

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Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : March 24, 2015 7:12 PM IST

While you may believe that muscle building and fat loss occur only when you are working out, what you eat after you leave the gym is also vital. Your post-workout nutrition is important in helping you burn fat and restore the electrolytes, glycogen and fluids that were depleted during the workout. Bottle gourd juice, also known as lauki juice, has everything you need to lose weight, refuel your energy along with additional benefits that will improve both, your health and fitness in the long run. This post-workout drink can, in fact, work for you better than a sports drink.

Bottle gourd juice is low in calories and high in fibre. The high-fibre content in lauki is known to curb your appetite and also reduce hunger pangs. Being rich in antioxidants, it can bolster your metabolism and further contribute to weight loss. The natural sugars in this vegetable juice will help restore the glycogen levels in the muscles and also replace the carbohydrates lost.

This juice also contains amino acids which will help your muscles recover quickly and efficiently after a workout. Additionally, lauki juice is packed with vitamins B & C complex as well as minerals like iron, potassium and sodium, which make it extremely nutritious. Lauki juice is also a secret remedy for urinary tract infections.

How to prepare

  • For preparing lauki juice all you need to do is peel the skin of a fresh bottle gourd, cut it into pieces, put it in a blender and blend it.
  • Add some black pepper and salt to taste. Adding a handful of fresh mint leaves can enhance its taste.

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