Workout Recovery Shake

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 365.0
  • Total Fat: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 92.5 mg
  • Sodium: 173.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 56.8 g

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Introduction

According to a study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, grab a snack with 4-to-1 ratio of carbs to protein within 30 minutes of your workout. This is the best way to offset muscle damage.

Your body absorbs liquids faster than solid food, so you'll get the most immediate bounce-back if you drink your snack in shake form. According to a study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, grab a snack with 4-to-1 ratio of carbs to protein within 30 minutes of your workout. This is the best way to offset muscle damage.

Your body absorbs liquids faster than solid food, so you'll get the most immediate bounce-back if you drink your snack in shake form.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 scoops whey protein powder
    12 oz water
    1/2 cup nonfat milk
    1 cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened (If you don't have frozen, you can use fresh, just add ice to your mixture)

Directions

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving. Drink within 30 minutes of your workout.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYMILLS.