What to Eat After a Workout

I talked to Weight Watchers about the best foods  to eat post-workout to help your body recover more efficiently:

“The body requires carbohydrates to refuel working muscles, in combination with protein,” Feller says.

As they’re digested, the carbohydrates in foods such as baked potatoes, quinoa, and wheat bread are converted into glucose, she continues. Some of that glucose gets squirreled away in muscles as glycogen for later use. This process, known as glycogen synthesis, helps ensure you have the fuel to get through the rest of your day—and that your body is ready to go next time you head out for a hike or do an HIIT workout.