Everyone has different needs when it comes to post-workout snacks. If total carbohydrate intake for the day is sufficient, it may be perfectly acceptable not to have a post-workout snack, and vice versa. It’s therefore important to adjust the quantity and the size of the snack according ...
If that sounds like you, good news: Greek yoghurt is a nutritional powerhouse that's particularly brilliant as a pre- or post-workout snack. The slow-digesting proteins in Greek yoghurt and natural carbohydrates from lactose provide sustained energy without nasty blood sugar spikes, making it ...
Certain medical conditions make it harder to recover from a workout, including diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, COPD, multiple sclerosis and sleep apnea, according to theMayo Clinic. Thyroid or heart may also be to blame. If you have any concerns, it's best to speak to your physician so...
There’s wisdom in the old ways:work hard, eat simple, rest when you’re tired, and don’t let the tough days turn you bitter. Life may not always be easy, but it’s worth it if you take it one step, one chore, and one laugh at a time. That’s my secret-if you can call ...
This simple smoothie makes the perfect post-workout snack and gives you an anti-inflammatory and probiotic boost that can improve gut health. By Kelly Kennedy, RDN, LDN Fact Checked Published on May 3, 2022 Getty Images Gut-Boosting Post-Workout Smoothie This smoothie has the carbs, protein,...
For the first six weeks after Birch was born I knew I needed to give myself grace in all ways. I put no pressure on myself to work on the blog, no pressure to exercise unless I felt the urge, and certainly no pressure for expedited postpartum weight loss. My goal was just to do...
Chocolate milk is an awesome post-workout snack and it’s delicious, too. We like Organic Valley chocolate milk served ice cold after a long run or a power Vinyasa class. Pour it over a large glass of ice, and savor it as you cool off. Research also shows that drinking chocolate milk...