Try these three quick recipes for an easy yet ever-nutritious meal or snack, perfect for the healthconscious runner
EAT WELL
Eating after exercise is important in order to help you to reap the benefits of your workout. And if you train in the morning, making sure that you have a serving of protein and carbs should be top on your todo list. Protein will help your body to recover effectively and carbs will replenish glycogen stores. You should aim for around 20-30g of protein and around 50g of carbs to help feel energised.
If you’re in a hurry, a nutritious idea that doesn’t take much time is overnight protein oats. Cover a bowl of oats withalmond milk, seeds and cinnamon overnight and top withfresh fruit, and stir through a teaspoon of nut butter. Granola or sugar-free muesli withyoghurt is also a great way to replenish those all-important macronutrients, and breakfast smoothies made withmilk, protein powder and frozen fruit such as banana and berries are bothdelicious and packed withvitamins and minerals.
Finally, if you have a little more time, rustling up a couple of eggs on toast will refuel your muscles and keep you feeling full until your next meal. Top withavocado.