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Not hungry after exercise? 9 small, easy refuel snacks.

11/4/2013

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Does working out take your appetite away?

Recently, someone asked me what she could eat if she wasn’t very  hungry after a workout. She understood the importance of refueling after exercise but said that she doesn’t usually feel hungry enough for a full meal after working out.

The Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition group of the  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends refueling with a snack or meal within 15-60 minutes of a training session.

A refuel snack should provide carbohydrates, to replace the stored muscle fuel you used, as well as protein to rebuild and repair muscle tissue.

Below are 9 small refuel snacks that have the right balance of carbs and protein..

Depending on your weight, the intensity of your workouts and the number of workouts per day, you may require a larger snack. That said, if you can’t stomach much in the first hour after exercise, these small snacks are a great place to start, especially for your typical moderate intensity lunch-hour gym sesh. They’re also convenient if you are on-the-go or don’t have access to a kitchen.

PS - Remember to re-hydrate!

1) 12 ounce nonfat latte + small banana
2) 8 oz container low fat vanilla yogurt
3) 1 cup low fat chocolate milk
4) 1/4 cup hummus + 1 small whole wheat pita
5) 12 ounce soy latte
6) 1 medium apple + 1 oz cheddar cheese
7) 1 clementine + 14 walnut halves
8) 1 cup General Mills Cheerios + 1/2 cup low fat milk or soy milk
9) 1 small apple + 2 tablespoons peanut butter


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