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Published 12:14 IST, October 19th 2019

Healthy snacks to binge on after a swimming session

Healthy snacks for swimmers to eat after their rigorous swimming session includes fruits, cereals and sandwich. These foods help retain energy post swimming.

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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Swimming is reportedly one of the healthiest sports to try out to keep yourself fit. But almost all of the professional swimmers tend to feel the hunger pangs which they experience after a swimming session. However, it is often very difficult to choose a balanced diet after you complete your swim. It is of prime importance that you consume a healthy diet consisting of all the required nutrients after swimming. This helps the body to recover all the energy which is lost during the swimming exercise.

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Here are some foods you can try after you take a swim

Fruits

It is not a hidden fact that fruits have numerous benefits. They have all the beneficial nutrients and vitamins which are required for the body. Consuming fresh fruits after a swimming session is usually the best choice. Some of them may include oranges, strawberries and bananas. Fruits also decrease the risk of some chronic diseases in most people. Having fruits after swimming can also reportedly help in keeping your blood pressure in check.

Cereals

Cereals are an ideal choice for a breakfast diet. But they can also be consumed by swimmers after a rigorous swimming session. It is even more favourable if they are consumed in low-fat milk. Apart from being healthy, they also have a pleasurable taste. They are also rich in fibres. According to research, cereals are also rich in magnesium.

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Sandwich

These are one of the healthiest as well as tastiest choices of food to have after a swim. To retain the protein level in the body after an extensive swimming routine, the non-vegetarians can also have a chicken sandwich. One of the biggest advantages of sandwiches is also that they are extremely easy to make. They effectively satisfy the hunger pangs of the body which are mostly felt after swimming. Sandwiches provide the daily dose of your carbohydrates, proteins, fats and all the healthy veggies

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Updated 15:18 IST, October 19th 2019