Proper After-Workout Nutrition

When ever you workout you always have to make sure you get the appropriate nutrients for your body, in a post-workout meal. Your muscles store extra energy in a form of glycogen and when you workout the body breaks down the glycogen for energy. So, it is important to consume a nutrient dense meal, or else your body starts to break down the muscle in an attempt to replenish the nutrients and energy that you lost. As a result your protein level drops and the body isn’t able to function properly. Do to this, it is important to consume a protein packed meal (not a protein shake, but real food like chicken) with some carbohydrates. Your body needs about 20 grams of protein after a workout so the cells and tissue in your muscles can function. You need carbohydrates because when you work out, you lose a lot of energy, so as a result they help replace the muscle glycogen you lost during the workout. Next time you exercise make sure to eat appropriately, so the body can function properly.