Friday, March 7, 2014

WHAT TO EAT WITH WORKOUT

What to eat before and after a workout


What you eat before and after training is a critical part of getting the most out of your session and achieving your goals. It’s true what they say, abs really are made in the kitchen. You can be training your heart out but if you’re not fuelling your body properly, your goals will keep slipping away.

Choose your food based on the type of training you’re doing (look for protein-rich options to support a strength work or combine your protein with low GI carbohydrate options to give you power through an intense workout), and be careful to consume them at the right time to make sure your body is performing at its best. Carbohydrates metabolise quickly (around 30 minutes), while protein can take up to two hours.

5 simple protein-rich snacks

1. MIXED NUTS: For a quick and convenient protein hit, you can’t go past a good handful of nuts. They’re also packed with essential fatty acids, fibre, protein, zinc, magnesium, vitamin E and B6 and folate.

2. EGGS: Eggs contain the highest concentration of protein than just about any other food.  They also contain eight essential amino acids needed for effective muscle recovery.

3. PROTEIN BARS: This sounds obvious but, in fact, not all protein bars are created equal. Some of the options you’ll find on the shelves are packed with as much sugar as you’d find in a bar of chocolate. Choose a protein bar that uses as many natural ingredients as possible and be sure to check out the sugar content.

4. AVOCADOS: Avocado protein is easily absorbed by the body because of the fruit’s high fibre content. They’re also full of saturated fats, folic acid and vitamins C, E and K.

5. CHICKEN: Chicken contains more protein and less fat than red meat. Look for organic options to maximise the vitamin and mineral content, and choose the leanest, freshest cuts available.

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