What you eat immediately after a hard workout is just as important as the workout itself. Feeding your body what it needs is crucial to your fitness goals. So skip the fast food drive-thru. Prep your post-workout snack and incorporate these healthy options:

  • Greek yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese for high-quality protein
  • Whey or plant-based protein powder
  • Bananas for easily digested carbohydrates and potassium
  • Berries for antioxidants that support recovery
  • Spinach or kale for vitamins and minerals
  • Oats for sustained energy and additional carbohydrates
  • Chia or flax seeds for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids
  • Nut butter for healthy fats and extra protein
  • Milk or fortified plant milk to provide fluid and electrolytes for rehydration.

My Favorite Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe

Toss all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

  • 2 cups of frozen fruit (I make a combination of bananas, blueberries and pineapples)
  • 1 cup of almond milk (I like brands that use just 2-4 pure ingredients)
  • 2 scoops of protein powder (I look for brands that use the fewest ingredients with the most grams of protein per serving)
  • 1/4 cup of raw organic pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp. collagen powder (unflavored)
  • 1 tbsp. spirulina or chlorophyll powder
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