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