Written By: Juhi Kumari | Published : January 12, 2019, 4:30 PM
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During workout, energy stores in your body called glycogen are depleted, muscles are damaged and fluids with electrolytes are lost. Therefore, your body requires proper nutrition after vigorous exercise to refuel working muscles. Here, we help you with 7 foods that you should include in your recovery meal.
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Oranges: Extremely low in calories, oranges hydrate your body without loading it with calories. Moreover, they contain various nutrients and vitamins that give your body several benefits.
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Bananas: Bananas are jam-packed with magnesium and potassium and therefore help refuelling your body with lost minerals. A type of carbohydrate called glycogen is being used by your body during work out. To restore your energy, bananas are useful. Notably, a single large banana provides around 31g of carbohydrates.
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Eggs: Known as the cheapest source of protein, eggs help repairing your muscles and making them grow. Notably, one large 50g egg contains 6g of nutrient. Therefore, eat this superfood and restrain your body from protein deficiency.
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Pineapple: Being jam-packed with vitamin c, it helps in the growth and healing of your body tissue. Moreover, it helps in curbing inflammation in athletic injuries and aids in the digestion of protein. It is also a rich source of carbohydrates that help in the recovery of the body after exercise.
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Milk: Known as s storehouse of nutrients, milk contains 87 per cent water and minerals. It can fill your body again with the electrolytes lost during the workout.
