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Post Race Recovery Foods

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dr. Todd Plutchok

Recovery is as important as training when it comes to performance. During a long endurance event, you break your body down and deplete your body of nutrients and reserves. To avoid deficits, and sub-optimal performance, follow the following recovery food list to help rebuild your body, detox from oxidation, boost your immunity, lubricate your joints, and extinguish inflammation.

    POST RACE RECOVERY FOODS

Increase Protein
Greek Yogurt
Grass Fed Beef
Omega-3 Eggs

Increase Fats
Almond Butter
Fish Oil (Omega-3) Flax if your vegetarian
Macadamia Nuts

Increase Anti-oxidants
Frozen Berries-Blueberries
Greens Supplements, Tart Cherry Juice, and Non Alcoholic Beer???
Kale & Chard
Sweet Potatoes & Yams
Dark Chocolate

Increase Electrolytes
Coconut Water
Electrolyte Drinks

Increase Immune System
Pro-biotics (Whole Foods/Henrys) **Multiple strains
Whey Protein

Muscle Soreness
Magnesium Supplement (Calm is a good one)
Arnica
Tumeric Capsule or Yellow Curry

Dr. Todd’s Recovery Drink
Coconut Water-Whey Protein-Blueberry-Banana-Flax-Dark Chocolate-Ice-Greek Yogurt

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