{"id":10159,"date":"2017-06-05T12:46:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leehayward.com\/blog\/the-best-foods-to-eat-after-a-workout-for-building-muscle\/"},"modified":"2017-06-06T22:41:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T02:41:24","slug":"the-best-foods-to-eat-after-a-workout-for-building-muscle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leehayward.com\/blog\/the-best-foods-to-eat-after-a-workout-for-building-muscle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Foods To Eat After A Workout For Building Muscle"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve all been told from a young age that breakfast is the most important meal of the day… But for a hard training bodybuilder or athlete your post workout meal is actually the most important food you eat in terms of maximizing muscle recovery and growth.<\/p>\n

During a hard workout your body breaks down muscle tissue and burns glycogen that’s stored in the muscle cells for energy. However, for about 45 minutes after a workout your body is most responsive for absorbing carbohydrates and protein. <\/p>\n

Most serious bodybuilders will drink a post workout shake<\/a> with fast digesting protein and simple carbs right after their workouts to help replenish their depleted muscles – which is great – but proper post workout nutrition doesn’t end with a shake. The food you eat after training is important as well for optimizing your muscle recovery and growth.<\/p>\n

Watch the video below to see a sample Post Workout Meal…<\/strong><\/p>\n