Deciding how you are going to refuel your body after a run is a difficult decision. To make the right choice, we first have to understand how we are going to help our body recover, at the fastest rate possible. Considering every single body is different it’s hard to give exact foods to consume, so that’s why in this blog post I’m going to be outlining some general rules to help you make the best decisions around refueling your unique body. First, let’s bust some myths out there.  Refueling Myths Myth #1: You have to down a protein drink 30 mins after a workout. False. The reason this myth has come about is due to the studies that have been performed on refueling. If you locate the small print at the bottom of each study – you’ll see they read, “IF the workout has been performed in a fasted state”.  More often than not, we are not working out in the fasted state. Therefore your body can draw upon fuels or foods eaten throughout the day.  This is actually an important piece of information to know because many people who work out are often stressing about finding food after a workout – for no reason. Now you know that you don’t have to settle for nutrient deficient protein powders (we’ll talk more about this in a second) to refuel after your workouts or runs. Myth #2: High-calorie meals are important False. It’s not about the number of calories you eat, it’s about the nutrient density and digestibility of those calories.  For example, peanut butter is very high in calories but it’s also difficult to digest. Roasted peanuts cause the fats to emulsify (combine together). It may make a good spread but it can be tough on your digestion. Another example […]