Posts tagged post-workout
Ask the Running RDN: What's the Deal with Protein?

Hands down the macro-nutrient I get asked the most questions about is protein. Some of the most common include whether or not all sources are created equal? If timing really matters? And are current recommended amounts enough to support optimal health? So for today’s blog post, I thought I’d go ahead and answer some of the most common questions I get about this important nutrient to help clear some confusion. Here goes!

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VIDEO: The 3 R's of Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition

Check out this video of me explaining one of my favorite topics: the 3 R’s of post-workout recovery nutrition. That includes Refueling our glycogen stores (with carbs), Re-hydrating (with fluids) and Repairing our muscles (with protein). Check it out and let me know what you think!

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The 3 Rs of Recovery Nutrition: Refueling Glycogen Stores (with Carbs!)

Last week I introduced you to the 3 Rs of post-workout nutrition to help optimize recovery so you can get the most out of the work you put it. We focused on repairing and rebuilding muscle with protein - probably one of my favorite topics to write or talk about. This week we focus on the other macro-nutrient essential to recovering after a workout - carbohydrates.

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