recovery meal
Athlete's refueling plate
A recovery meal is food eaten after intense physical activity to replenish energy and support muscle repair.
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts plan recovery meals around protein and carbohydrates: I had a recovery meal of grilled chicken and rice after the marathon.
The term reflects the modern view of eating as part of training strategy rather than just satisfying hunger.
- refuelReplenish the tank
- proteinFolded amino chain
- lean proteinLow-fat amino acid source
- protein shakeBlended supplement drink
- carbsEnergy-yielding nutrients, informally
post-workout · replenish · smoothie · chocolate milk · electrolytes · muscle · muscle repair · shake · nourish · restore · banana · peanut butter · eggs · hydrate · glycogen · rebuild · chicken · rice
- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, massage, rest day, yoga
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, carbs, electrolytes, hydration
- mealssupper, brunch, dinner, lunch, luncheon
recovery mealfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
crash diet · starvation · fast · junk food binge · empty calories
recovery mealjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
cheat meal · binge eating · comfort food · fast food · empty calories
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