Here are 11 (tasty!)
Without it, you wouldn’t be able to do… well,pretty much anything.
Protein shakes deliver the goodness to your muscles a lot quicker (andpromote weight loss, too!).
Eggs
Since we’re on the subject, eggs are another great source of protein.
Also, don’t worry about discarding the egg yolk.
Turns out theyareincredibly important (the vast amounts of sugar in that Gatorade however, is not).
Electrolytes are basicallyminiscule salt ionsyour body needs to keep everything in check and working properly.
If you sweat too much and don’t replace the electrolytes you lost, your body gets sad.
This is where the chia seeds come into play.
Greek yogurt containsless sugar and more carbsthan regular yogurt, and more protein than milk.
It’s also high in calcium, potassium, and Vitamin-B12.
Mix it with some fibery fruit and you’ve got yourself one hell of a post-workout snack!
That doesn’t count.
But I promise: sweet potatoes arejustas delicious without all the butter and brown sugar.
They’re even healthy!
Sweet potatoescontain potassium (more than bananas!
That good fat alsopromotes muscle repair(so maybe you could actually walk after leg day).
Get hype: blueberries are here to save the day.
Turns out they contain just the rightantioxidants and anti-inflammatory propertiesto make your muscles feel better quicker.
Pineapple
Pineapple is another fruit that boasts anti-inflammatory properties.
), try grilling up some salmon.
These Omega-3’s help reduce swelling, among other major health benefits.
