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3. USE PROTEIN AS THE ANCHOR FOR YOUR MEALS. If you are or know of an athlete, you understand that protein is an important factor in building and maintaining muscle mass; however, even non-athletes can benefit from adding protein to their diets, as it not only helps maintain muscle mass, but can also improve cognition and sleep. 4. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SLEEP TO INCREASE RECOVERY. After a long day of hiking, working out, or other physical activity, the best way to recover from muscle soreness and even build muscle is eating protein right before bed! Help charge the recovery process overnight by consuming some pre-bed, slow digesting protein. These protein sources before bed will turn what is an otherwise catabolic 8 hours into productive recovery, repair and growth. 5. PREP YOUR MEALS. If you’re the kind of person that worries about being late to work or frequently has to rush around throughout the day, then you probably have the temptation to eat unhealthy fast foods or microwaveable meals; however, a healthy–and usually overall cheaper–alternative is prepping healthy meals the night before a work day. Planning and prepping your meals ahead of time insures that you make better choices. Sources: http://www.yourworkoutbook.com/nutrition-athletes/
1. MIND YOUR GREENS. Those who have previously been on a diet know that the primary focus is almost always on carbs and protein. One provides the fuel, and the other provides the restorative power to heal our muscles and keep us training at a high level. Protein and carbs are important, but so are the minerals and vitamins that facilitate their delivery and help to process them. Eat vegetables at every major meal, and try layering your vegetables. Have two or three different veggies at a time. 2. EAT BERRIES TO BOOST RECOVERY. Want an easy way to reduce soreness from lawn work or outdoor activities? Eating 1-2 cups of berries a day after physical activities will not only re-energize, but also reduce sore muscles!
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