It’s no secret that eating well and exercising go hand in hand, especially when you’re on a health and wellness journey.
Fuel up Before Hand
Studies suggest that eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercising can improve your workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer time or at a higher intensity. Even if you exercise first thing in the morning, it’s important to prioritize a light, yet impactful breakfast focused on carbohydrates for maximum energy.
To help optimize nutrition after workouts, here’s a detailed guide:
Fuel up Before Hand
Studies suggest that eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercising can improve your workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer time or at a higher intensity. Even if you exercise first thing in the morning, it’s important to prioritize a light, yet impactful breakfast focused on carbohydrates for maximum energy.
Breakfast/Pre workout options:
Beyond Baked Goods. Beyond Baked goods are packed full of fiber and essential fats and carbs that will perfectly fuel a workout.
The Dimmer smoothie. The Dimmer Smoothie consists of greens and tropical fruits to fuel you with energy pre-workout.
Hero Bottled Juice. The Hero Juice has vitamin c and zinc which may boost your immune system pre-workout.
Up Beet Raw Juice. The Up Beet may provide natural energy without caffeine from the fresh beets.
Fresh fruit such as bananas or Apple. Fresh Fruit is always good for quick, carbohydrate energy.
Why It’s Important to Eat After a Workout
The primary goal of your post-workout meal is to rebuild your body with the right nutrients for adequate recovery to maximize the benefits of your workout. Eating the right foods after workouts is vital for muscle gain, recovery and performance.
What to Eat After a Workout
For starters, you’ll want to replenish the carbohydrates and glycogen (the glucose stored in your muscles) you just depleted during your workout. Afterwards you’ll want to add high-quality protein to build and repair muscle tissue.
Post workout options:
Chicken Cali Salad. Chicken Cali Salad is packed full of protein and vegetables to replenish your muscles.
Cilantro Chicken Wrap. Cilantro Chicken Wrap may leave you feeling full after your workout from the protein, fats and carbs, which will leave you feeling energized for the remainder of the day.
A smoothie with the addition of whey protein and/or nut butter. Whey Protein and Nut Butters recharge your muscles and are both great for recovery from a workout.
The Original wrap. The Original Wrap also provides protein, fats, and carbs, however, being that eggs are the protein instead of chicken, it is a lighter option.
Cosmic Dream Bowl. The Cosmic Dream Bowl is full of antioxidants from the strawberries and acai, fiber from the granola and banana, and essential fats from the peanut butter and coconut which will replenish all the hard work completed during a workout.
Beyond’s Role in Your Wellness Journey
Beyond Juicery + Eatery is more than just a restaurant; it’s a lifestyle. We’re on a journey to deliver fresh, flavorful food to communities nationwide. With award-winning smoothies, fresh made-to-order juice and a variety of food items, we’re your one-stop shop for healthy food on the go.
