Post workout food
What’s a good non sugar item to eat after an intense workout? I would usually do a glass of chocolate milk after running but I am starving after playin an hour and a half of basketball!
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kmkelman 6yr I like the peanut butter rx bar. Or but butter in a banana. Handful of almonds -
annefood 6yr Anything with good carbs and protein that sounds tasty to you. Nuts and fruit per @kmkelman is a great suggestion if you want something light. Or plain yogurt with fresh fruit- you could turn that into a smoothie with some plain yogurt, flax and chia seeds too. Tuna or an egg on whole grain bread, hummus with veggies/whole grain pita... the options are endless if you want something more substantial. -
ElanaG 6yr It was at 10:30pm so definitely didn’t want anything heavy. Ended up just going to sleep
Agave nectar
Is that allowed?
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annefood Nope! Agave nectar is an added sugar (as are maple syrup, coconut nectar, honey, etc.).
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ElanaG I didn’t think so, so I used half a pass since I ate a couple spoonfuls of Greek yogurt with it (siggi).
Hard to find stuff while away on business! -
annefood Good call. Yes it is indeed!
Protein smoothie
Great recovery for my 4 mile run in the 90 degree heat!!
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annefood Glad you found something without added sugar! The one thing to be aware of with Naked (the protein smoothie included) is that they’re primarily fruit juice (mainly apple) and thus have a very high...
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ElanaG Definitely agree. I’m out of town for work, so I used this drink to recover after a 4 mile run in Denver altitude and 90 degrees 😄 usually I would have made my own!
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annefood Good thinking on the go!
Added sugar??
It says 3 grams of sugar, but I don’t see sugar in the ingredients unless it’s disguised as something else?? Can I eat this trader joe muesli?
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annefood Hey! The sugar is coming from the raisins, pear juice concentrate, and dried apples. Current nutrition labels show total sugar, which is a combination of any intrinsic sugars (from fruit, grains,...
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ElanaG Thank you!!