The Best Post-Workout Foods

Eating after exercising is a great way to achieve and maintain your fitness goals. Ensuring we eat after a workout helps to replenish energy stores, allow our muscles to recover, rehydrate and prepare our bodies for any workouts in future. Many studies and experts recommend eating within a 30-60 minute window post-exercise to gain the most benefits. Although not eating after a workout may not be necessary, it could impact your fitness and health goals by depriving your body from essential amino acids that is required to help recover and rebuild. To maximise the most out of your hard work and optimise recovery, we've curated a list of the best post-workout foods that you can incorporate into your routine. 

Recommended Protein Foods

- Grilled Chicken Breast (Great for those on a keto diet)
- High Protein Meal Replacement Shake (A convenient meal planning option for those looking for low sugar protein shakes)
- Tuna (This can be prepared in salads, pastas, sandwiches) 
- Salmon (This can be prepared baked and grilled) 
- Eggs (This can be prepared boiled, scrambled, pan-fried, omelet)

Recommended Healthy Fats 

- Avocado 
- Nuts (This includes almonds, peanuts) 
- Seeds (Chia seeds, flaxseeds) 
- Vegetable oils (Olive, sunflower, soy)

Recommended Carbs 

- Oatmeal 
- Fruits (In particular, bananas, pineapples, berries)
- Vegetables (Broccoli, spinach) 
- Whole-grain pasta 
- Whole-grain wraps or bread 
- Brown rice