What to eat immediately after a workout - Post-Workout Diet

Protein is the best supplement to recover after a workout. Here are some healthy options that will help you build stamina and stay healthy post-workout.

After the workout, you should rest for a while and dry up your sweat. After that, you have to drink water first. During exercise, a lot of sweat comes out from the body, so if the body does not get enough water, then there can be a problem of dehydration in the body. Therefore, after a workout, first of all, drink normal water.

After drinking water, the first thing you should take is protein. If you want, you can take some carbs along with protein. For protein, you can take egg, fish, chicken breast, paneer, tofu, and whey protein. Proteins work to nourish the muscles broken by exercise, which makes the muscles stronger and grow faster.

For carbohydrates, you can consume a banana, brown bread, sweet potato, oats, brown rice etc. Carbs work to increase energy in the body. Make sure to include them in your post-workout meal so that there is no fatigue in the body after exercise.

Eat peanut butter after working out

If you are thinking about what to eat after working out, then peanut butter can also be very beneficial for you. Peanut butter is made from peanuts, along with healthy fats, proteins are also found in good amounts. You can make peanut butter by mixing it with brown bread, oats, apple, or protein shake. It is also tasty to eat and good for health.

Eat Dry Fruits After Exercise

After exercise, along with protein and carbohydrates, you must also take some fat. Dry fruits are the best option for healthy fats. In this, you can include almonds, walnuts, figs, dates, etc.

Protein Supplements

After exercise, you can also take protein supplements if you want. Whey protein is a good option in protein supplements. Whey protein is made from milk and is 100% vegetarian. Along with this, you can also take plant-based protein. Also, keep in mind that you should use the supplement only after expert advice and avoid fake protein supplements available in the market.

Eat Tofu After Workout

Tofu is also a good post-workout meal for vegetarians. Tofu looks somewhat like a paneer and tastes similar to paneer. Tofu is part of the soy family, which is made from soybeans. If you are worried about what to eat after a workout, then you must consume tofu. About 8 grams of protein is found in 100 grams of tofu.

Eat Banana After Gym

Banana is the best source of energy, use them before you go to the gym. 

Start with these healthy foods post-workout to stay fit. 

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