A registered dietitian gives tips on what to eat after a workout, including several post-workout meals for vegans.

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No.

3: The Future of Processed Foods

Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine?

alt

Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee?

For the general person hitting up a weekly workout, some carbohydrates and protein is ideal pre-workout.

Post-workout, a protein-rich meal or snack is especially important, she says.

alt

Jennifer Rodriguez, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and certified nutritionist.

All of this goes for everyone, no matter what throw in of eating plan they follow.

Rodriguez says this mindfulness is particularly important after exercising.

Timing is key to help with muscle gain, she says.

An image of four wine glasses on a wooden surface

What does this look like for vegans?

Post-workout meals for vegans:

1.

Watch the video below to see how to make vegan meatballs:

2.

Young woman mixing ice coffee

Burrito bowl

Burrito bowls are another post-workout meal for vegans Rodriguez recommends.

The rice delivers on the carb front while beans cover the protein base.

Add nuts, seeds, or nut butter on top for even more protein and berries for sweetness.

Cropped shot of young woman shopping in the dairy section of a supermarket. She is reading the nutrition label on a container of fresh organic healthy natural yoghurt

Jennifer Rodriguez, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and certified nutritionist.

Watch the video below to see what vegan yogurts are the most nutrient-rich:

5.

Similar to whole grain pasta, Rodriguez says whole grain bread is full of beneficial carbs.

Thebananais also a good source of carbs as well as potassium, which help with muscle recovery.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.

As for thepeanut butter, its loaded with protein.

As you might see, meeting your post-workout recovery needs doesnt have to be complicated or time-consuming.

Oh, and dont forget to rehydrate, asits just as important.

red pigment in a wooden spoon

Not only will these food tips help your body recover, they will keep you satiated, too.

Your body just carried you through an entire workout.

Consider your recovery meal a way to show it some love in returna delicious way at that.

Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.