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Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
2. Size matters
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1. Eat a healthy breakfast
2. Watch the portion size
3. Snack well
4. Eat after you exercise
5. Drink up
Let experience be your guide
4. Eat after you exercise
To help your muscles recover and to replace their glycogen stores, eat a meal that contains both carbohydrates and protein within two hours of your exercise session if possible. Good post-workout food choices include:
- Yogurt and fruit
- Peanut butter sandwich
- Low-fat chocolate milk and pretzels
- Post-workout recovery smoothie
- Turkey on whole-grain bread with vegetables
