Published 12:58 IST, December 10th 2019
Health and Fitness: What to eat after a run to lead a healthy life?
Regular running helps you maintain your weight and also builds metabolism. Here is all that you need to know what to eat after running to stay healthy & fit.
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Exercising is one of most important things to lead a healthy life. Health experts have said that skipping exercising takes a toll on health of a person in long run. Running is one of easiest and accessible form of exercise without much investment. Regular running helps you maintain your weight and also builds metabolism.
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After a run, electrolyte balance of body is disturbed which also leads to a loss in glucose. It is thus always advised to drink plenty of water post-run. Running will make you feel hungry and you might end up grabbing and eating anything that comes your way. This should be avoided and thus here are a few things you can eat guilt-free, post-run. Indulge in a combination of essential minerals, vitamins, carbs, healthy fats, and protein. Experts say you should stick to steamed, grilled and boiled foods only.
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What to eat after running?
- Eat nuts like walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and flaxseeds which are naturally packed with nutrients.
- Running leads to loss of protein in your body and thus you should eat egg whites which can help you replenish lost protein.
- Have greek yogurt with fruits or dry fruits, is good for your gut and can also supply you with protein and carbs. This will also help you in repairing damd muscles in your stomach.
- According to Men’s fitness, Avocados are rich in potassium which is crucial for all our organs. This helps in preventing muscle cramping after a run. Toss avocado pieces, egg whites and sprinkle some flax seeds. Season it with some salt and pepper for a bowl of nutritious salad.
- Bananas boost metabolism and can make you feel full after a workout. You can even have a banana before a run which will fuel up energy levels in your body. After a run, add bananas and dry fruits in a blender. Pour some milk and garnish it with chopped almonds. Enjoy a healthy and tasty banana smoothie after a run!
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Disclaimer: content provided above is for information purpose. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek advice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
12:45 IST, December 10th 2019