3 post-workout power foods
Workout wisdom says to put something in your body after exercise takes so much out. What's the best something, though? How about whole-grain cereal, a bite of Indian takeout, or a big fat non-fat latte? RealAge says these are real possibilities.Why these three snacks? Because they have something in common, capable of helping the body recover post-workout -- the three C's: Carbs, Curcumin, and Caffeine.
A carbohydrate-rich snack like cereal restores glycogen -- the stuff muscles use for energy -- and helps conquer fatigue. Curcumin, a substance found in the Indian spice turmeric, helps minimize muscle inflammation. And caffeine. It works to block muscle-pain-producing substances. Coffee has other health benefits too.
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9-09-2008 @ 12:44PM
Kitty Roxx said...
Interesting post, I never considered caffeine as a possible post-workout food. I workout in the afternoons because I am useless for anything if I workout in the mornings. Maybe it's because I needed caffeine all along! (I quit coffee months ago)
Here's another (more in-depth) article about refuelling after a workout: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1082
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