Healthy Meal Ideas to Eat Post-Workout

Want to know what to eat to fuel your body properly after a tough workout?

Protein + Carb

Make sure to consume 1-2 palm-sized portions of protein and 1-2 cupped handful portions of carbs post-workout to properly fuel your muscles and restore energy.

Here are some ideas for healthy post-workout meals:

Breakfast Ideas

• Greek yogurt and berries
• Eggs and toast
• Oatmeal and protein powder mixed in
• Protein shake with frozen fruit
• Cottage cheese and melon

Lunch Ideas

• Tuna on sprouted wheat bread
• Chicken salad with sweet potato
• Ahi poke with brown rice
• Turkey burger on a whole wheat bun

Dinner Ideas

• Chickpea pasta with turkey meatballs
• Chicken soup with veggies,
• Wild salmon with couscous
• Steak with mashed potatoes
  
  

Snack Ideas

• Apple and almond butter
• Turkey jerky with almond flour crackers
• Hardboiled eggs on sprouted wheat bread
• Banana and a handful of mixed nuts

As always, opt for real, whole, unprocessed food most of the time!

Click here to read more on what to eat after a workout and how they can help with muscle recovery and overall fitness progress!

Jenny J