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Quick Post Workout Meals

A post-workout meal is just as important (or more) as a pre-workout meal. It determines how well your body will recover from exercise. Post workout meals replenish your muscles’ energy stores (carbohydrates) and help rebuild muscle that has been broken down during exercise (protein). Ideally, begin your recovery within 45 minutes after workout with a snack (such as chocolate milk) and consume a full post-workout meal within 1 – 2 hours; the sooner, the better. Recovering effectively from a workout will help set your body up for more successful workouts to come!

Some quick and easy meals:

  • Chicken + brown rice + steamed vegetables
  • Tuna sandwich on whole-grain bread with vegetables
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
  • Egg sandwich or omelet + vegetables
  • Whole wheat pita stuffed with black beans, corn, peppers, and fat-free cheese
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Jess Kolko RD, LD, is the Healthy Eating Registered Dietitian and Culinary Educator at Whole Foods Market’s global headquarters. Jess is a co-founder of the Nutrition Hotline—a volunteer organization staffed by RDs to answer nutrition questions for those that may not have the funds for private consultation. When she is not knee-deep in nutrition Jess enjoys training and competing in long distance triathlon and running events.