Prioritise carbs for high-intensity training:
Anyone who has spent enough time walking the aisles of a grocery shop can find proof of a current dietary obsession: protein. From cereals enriched with the macronutrient to sweet bars advertising it, its popularity seems to be everywhere nowadays.
But how about focusing on a macronutrient our protein-obsessed culture seems to have at best, ignored, and at worst, villainised: the carbohydrate.
The training I typically undertake and have undertaken for most of the past 15 years is high intensity, so carbohydrates are very important for me.
How nutrition can accelerate your post-exercise recovery:
All this training means there is a need to constantly fuel the body. A lot of people struggle with food. It happens to be a most interesting part of what it takes to carry out the daily workload in the gym.
In my opinion, one ought to focus on carbohydrates first. I'd recommend mostly white rice, potatoes, and oatmeal, which are simple carbs that are easy to digest, and these serve as the primary fuel source during prolonged and high-intensity exercises.
For protein, red meats once or twice per week, such as beef may be your go-to, which offers more iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins than white meats. Otherwise, any lean meat/fish will tick the box.
Must have items :
Oatmeal: Flahavans Organic: Add one scoop of protein powder, blueberries, and some peanut butter for a breakfast that’s ready in about two minutes.
Natural greek yoghurt: This makes a good snack with blueberries and strawberries and some granola on top.
Homemade brown bread: Anyone who knows me will testify that homemade brown soda bread, crunchy peanut butter, and raspberry jam topped with banana is my go to snack to fuel me for any training session.