IT DOES THE BODY GOOD

POST-WORKOUT FOOD COMBINATIONS PROMOTE MUSCLE REPAIR

- JOYCE VENEZIA SUSS

A smoothie made with low-fat yogurt, fruit and protein powder is a great way to restore fluids lost during exercise.

Anyone who works out regularly has likely created their own training regimen, and an important part of an individualized routine includes eating after the workout. Even if you are not hungry, your body requires certain types of food.

Whether it’s a light training session such as yoga or an intense workout such as long-distance running, your body needs a combination of fluids, carbohydrates and protein.

“Recovery nutrition is important and allows one to optimize training and perform at their body’s full potential,” said Kimberly McNulty, outpatient dietician for Virtua Health. “The goals of recovery nutrition are to restore fluids lost, replace carbohydrates burned during exercise, and provide protein to promote muscle repair.”

A slice of turkey on whole wheat and chicken noodle soup are good low-fat, post workout food combinations.