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Everyone knows the four “R’s” of endurance recovery: Rehydrate, refuel, repair, and rest. While each one is essential, we happen to be a little biased about our favorite “R”, because it involves tasty, nutritious food.
You should always seek out professional help for fine-tuning your nutrition to meet your individual needs, but there are certainly general recommendations experts give when it comes to what to eat for ideal recovery.
Studies show that good, fast recovery should include consuming a protein and carbohydrate mix within two hours after your endurance training. This not only replenishes glycogen reserves, but it will keep your energy levels up and your immune system working properly so it can repair broken muscle and tissue.
And as surprising as it sounds, a little dark chocolate after a workout may be just what your body needs. Not only does a serving…
