Post Work Out Nutrition Ideas

From time to time I get asked the question: 

"What are some good "paleo" post workout options?"  

I got these 2 recipes from my good friend, Karen Pierce's nutrition blog.  I can not say that I have tried them yet, but it seems like it would do the trick!

Afternoon Top-Off

The Paleo Diet Cookbook

Trying to keep on top of your glycogen stores for that second workout of the day? Eating real food in place of a prepackaged product will keep you on top of your game. Serves 1. 

1 banana

4 egg whties

Ground nutmeg to taste

pinch of salt

Slice banana into 1-inch pieces and combine with egg whtie in a small bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg and salg. Should be eaten one hour before working out.

Post-Workout Banana-Coconut Whip

The Paleo Diet Cookbook

A great option for a post, short Session workout, this tasty treat is quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy post-workout to restore your potassium levels and refuel your tank. Serves 2.

2 large, very ripe (spotty) bananas

1 scoop egg white protein powder

4 teaspoons natural flaked coconut

Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste

Puree bananas in a food processor until smooth. Add half of the egg white powder and puree, then add the remaining powder. Puree all ingredients until well blended. Top with coconut and nutmeg to taste!

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Don't be shy....

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So, get to it!  3-2-1- Go!!!

Viva Los Huevos!

Here's a spicy and different spin on eggs.  

Mexican Chorizo y Huevos

Chorizo and Eggs.... Ole!  All you need to do is remove the chorizo from the casing and "chop" with a spatula in a frying pan and cook for just a few minutes.  (Just like you would if you were making ground beef).  Beat a few eggs in a bowl and add it to the chorizo.  Cook eggs/chorizo as you would cook regular scrambled eggs.  That's it.  Done.

I topped my huevos y chorizo with avocado and paired it with some bacon and some fresh fruit.

Sooo Easy... Sooo Good.

This meal is so easy and it is sooooo good. 

Slow cooked chuck roast beef and jalapenos, garnished with yummy avocado and cilantro, topped with home made pico de gallo.  

What I did:

I love this meal because I can put it on before I leave to work in the morning and it is pretty much done by the time I get home.  I simply placed a chuck roast into my crockpot with some minced garlic, salt, and pepper.  I cooked it on low for about 7-8 hours or until tender.   You will know when it is done when it almost falls apart.  *(You can also cook it on high for about 5 hours).  If you like a little flavor, cut up jalapenos into long slices and add them to the meat with in the final hour so they can cook and soften up a little.  

I usually trim off a some of the fat, because as you know, chuck roast tends to be a little more fatty, however, the flavor is fabulous!

I shredded up the meat using a fork and a knife.  It should be sooooo tender that it basically just falls apart.  I garnished the meat with sliced avocado and some cilantro.  

I also made some home made pico de gallo as a topper.  

Instructions for pico:  

Chop up about 4 tomatos, 1-2 jalapenos, a little onion, and some cilantro.  Add salt and garlic powder to taste.... *some fresh squeezed lime juice is great if you have it.... Voilla!!!!!

I paired this dish with some fruit.  

Deliciosio!!!