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Did you know you could wipe out your gains by eating the wrong foods after you walk away from your workout? Too many of us make this mistake without realizing it. Check out the foods you need to avoid, but first see what your post-workout goals are. Immediate Goals After an intense workout, you need to refuel, rehydrate, and repair. That’s what Registered Dietitian, Marie Spano, writes in Today’s Dietitian. Refuel with the proper carbohydrates. Rehydrate with the proper drink. Repair with a protein. Many of us may might know this, but we’re choosing the wrong foods. Protein We’ll get to those foods in a minute. First, you should know that after a workout, protein is your muscles’ friend. It begins rebuilding the tissue you just broke down. Manuel Villacorta, a registered dietitian at the American Dietetic Association, suggests eating at least 30 grams of protein as part of your post-workout routine. Carbs Glycogen is the fuel that helped you work out. It’s sto...

Beetroot is a veggie also known as table beet, garden beet, red or golden beet and is loaded with lots of nutritional value that almost entitles it to be in the list of super foods. Beetroot is cultivated and consumed worldwide, and the nutritious worth of this vegetable should not be hidden. Beetroots can be eaten raw in salads, can be grilled, boiled or even roasted; they can be pickled as well. The best of beetroot can be derived in the form of juice. Beetroot juice helps with high blood pressure. It not only can help with skin problems, but also assists with increased stamina. It is excellent for the health of the liver and eyes. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac. Beetroot contains a higher level of iron than most other vegetable, so women with anemia would benefit by considering the consumption of one to two cups of beetroot juice daily to deal with the problem. Beetroot is packed with nutrients like magnesium, manganese, potassium, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and ...

Healthy food has always been the secret of attaining a healthy body. While many strive to lose their weight, many are craving to gain a few pounds as well. You might think it is easy to gain weight; just swallow all sorts of oily, fried and fatty foods. But, that is definitely not a healthy way. Dried fruits and nuts Dried fruits and nuts are rich source of calories, nutrients and fibre. So, add some raisins, almonds, walnuts and cashews in your diet. One cup of raisins has about 449 calories, while a cup of almonds has around 529 calories. You can enjoy them as a topping on ice creams and yoghurts, or can toss them in salads and cereals.   Cheese Like all dairy products even cheese contains all essential nutrients. It is rich in fat that is healthy if you want to gain weight quickly. Along with calories, it is rich in protein, calcium, and cholesterol. So, sprinkle some cheese on your dishes to make them even more mouth-watering. A ...