6 Foods You Should Eat after Working Out - 'Recovery' Snacks Anyone?

Grab some smart post-workout snacks that will excite your 'deprived' taste buds... learn about them here.

Two of the main reasons why most of us exercise are because we want to keep good health and, of course, lose weight. Staying healthy and working out to get rid of excess weight takes much time, effort, and tons of sweat.

And while it is important to exercise correctly to avoid pain or injuries, what you eat following your exercise is many times overlooked. Here we pool some info. as to what we suggest you should really eat after each workout.

Recovery meal is a must. Eating within 30 to 60 minutes after a tough workout will replenish used up nutrients during exercise and allow your body to build strength, endurance, and lean muscle tissue.

1. Grilled Chicken and Mixed Vegetables. This quick meal, some lean protein and carbohydrates in chicken and ample vitamins, minerals, and fibers in fresh veggies in olive oil, will fill you up without feeling overfed or bloated.

2. Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato and Zucchini. These nibbles will give you some protein and dietary fibers that regulate insulin levels and heighten joint support. The sweet potatoes have compound carbs, which shall help your body restore glycogen levels.

3. Toasted Whole Wheat Tuna Fish, Hummus and Spinach Sandwich. You can enjoy these bites but please forget about mayonnaise and mustard - the fiber-rich hummus shall do the cheats. The tuna, low in calories, but high in protein and carbs, the ultimate spinach, and the whole wheat should give you a powerhouse feast, perfect for your appetite and body needs.

4. Peanut Butter and Banana on Brown Rice Cakes. This 60-second awesome sandwich will surely fit the bill. Slather that rice cake with your fave peanut butter, thinly slice some bananas, and throw them on top. Good for muscle build ups, this trio will boost metabolism, lower body fat fraction, and replenish your energy in a snap.

5. Fresh Yogurt and Fresh Berries. This tastiest yogurt and fresh berries recipe gives you a good snatch for needed protein and amino acids. The good points: very low in cholesterol and sodium but high in vitamin C - all these and more are great for health buffs like you.

Oh wait, there's more!

6. Chocolate Milk. Based on some initial research findings, chocolate milk is a good post-workout nip, even over water and some sports drinks. Thanks to these kind souls who found out through extensive studies that chocolate milk has everything you need in one glass: carbs and protein, water content for replenishment, and calcium, sodium and sugar - all these help you recover faster, retain water, and regain energy. And yes, this concoction can really make you say, "Cheers!"

Always rehydrate. Since you sweat heavily during a workout, you need to take hold of some sports drink rather than plain water. These drinks will keep you well hydrated, providing you electrolytes to replace used up sodium and potassium.  

Let's work our way to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. We can make it happen - working out without the need to deprive ourselves from eating some luscious, hale and hearty snacks.

Another tip: You may opt to engage in some quick workouts, which can amazingly do the job, too. 

"My workout is my meditation." - Kyle MacLachlan