recovery nutrition tips from the Canadian military...

BigdaddyJ

Hey!

I picked up that brochure at base gym today, I taught I'd share a few things here!

from "Top Fuel for Top Performance, a guide to recovery nutrition"

"Timing is Everything!

A critical period occurs right AFTER activity. Recovery nutrution prepares you for your NEXT physical challenge. It promotes muscle repair, glycogen (energy) storage and mental alertness."

"After training, your muscles are primed for growth and repair. So ideally within 15-30 min, fuel up with foods that gives lots of carbs (50-100g) and adequate protein (10-20g)."

"Good bets :
-Yogurt, orange juice, ad 2 fig bars
-bagel and chocolate milk
-Milk, a granola bar and an apple
-fruit smoothie (in a thermos) and a low fat muffin
-Instant breakfast in milk and a banana"

"Protein for muscle building....THERE'S A CHEAPER WHEY!(...) If you want extra (proteins), rather thatn spending big bucks on protein or amino acid powder, try good old skim milk powder-it's cheaper and contains whey, as well as other proteins. Mix into pudding, soup, sauces even meatloaf!"

and last but not least:

"Nutritionnal supplements...
beware.....
If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is. There is no magic bullet or potion that will take the place of hard work and smart food choice!"

I hope you found that interesting!

remember I didn't write that, just sharing the info!!!

J

BigdaddyJ

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FitSeachely

that is interesting