Energizing foods to eat post a morning run!
December 22nd, 2015
Not many of us get the time to wake up early in the morning and go for a run. It is quite a challenge to do so. Running takes up a lot of energy and strength. It also burns a lot of calories and makes you active. But make sure you stock up on all the nutrients post a morning run otherwise you will feel tired all day long. Eating well post a workout is highly recommended. Don’t stuff your face with the wrong foods; make sure you are eating few of these foods…
1. Banana: – We all are aware that bananas consist of high energy which is why athletes and runners have tons of bananas! This is one of the best ways to get healthy carbs in the body. Apart from providing energy, bananas also provide nutrients and vitamins that we need throughout the day. You can also make a smoothie or shake out of this fruit and drink it as your post running special drink. Make sure you add tons of bananas to your fruit baskets.
2. Chocolate Milk: – If you are a fan of chocolate milk then guess what? This drink is great post running! Chocolate helps boost the happy hormones in the body and milk provides protein to the body. Other than that, chocolate also calms the muscles in the body and puts them in a relaxed mode.
3. Fruit Salad: – Fruits like oranges, apples, kiwi, berries, strawberries make great salads for your post run breakfast. You can add some other sweet fruits, which you like to the salad just for taste factors. Make sure you pick up the best seasonal fruits and make a fresh salad out of it. How about running to the fruit market to get the best fresh fruits every morning? Don’t forget to add kiwis and grapefruits to the list as they help in balancing the pulse rate and keep the heart strong. Sometimes, some people could have high pulse rates post running, and these fruits will provide the best antioxidants required to the body. You can add a small glass of chocolate milk with a bowl of salad as your heavy breakfast.
4. Vegetables: – Other than fruit salads, you can also have a mix of healthy green vegetables to start the day post a run. Add veggies like spinach leaves, broccoli, lettuce, carrots, etc. You can also include boiled eggs if you are on a weight gain diet. Otherwise you can stick to the basic salad ingredients. Make sure you add celery, sprouts and tomatoes too. You need to regain the water levels in your body post a run.
5. Almonds: – Once you have finished your run, come back home and have tons of water. Then sit down for 5 minutes and while you are relaxing, have some almonds. These are said to be beneficial for runners. You can add them to your milkshake, cereals or salads too.
These few foods can help you out post a tiring run!