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Emily Hope: Registered Nutritionist

Emily is the Nutritionist at Healtheries. She believes being healthy is about balance and moderation, and that food should be nutritious and enjoyable. For more information, visit www.healtheries.co.nz or phone 0800 848 254. ASK ME A QUESTION

What should I drink after a workout?

Emily Hope
Saturday, June 2, 2012
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Question: I am new to exercise and have gotten myself a personal trainer. She has recently been telling me that sports drinks are better to drink post workout than water. Is this correct?

Answer: If you are working out moderately at the gym for about an hour and are well-fuelled before and after your workout, there is no reason to drink a sports drink. In fact, the extra calories and sugar in the sports drink may do you a disservice, especially if your goal is weight loss! Instead drink water before, during and after your workout.

What’s important is that you have a light snack immediately after your workout, especially if you can’t eat a main meal within the first hour after your workout. A snack that contains both good quality carbohydrate and protein is best. Try a pottle of yoghurt and a handful of almonds, or a banana and a glass of low-fat trim milk.

Remember, if you are a recreational gym goer, water is always best!

HealtheriesEmily is the Nutritionist at Healtheries. For more information about Healtheries, one of New Zealand's most trusted health brands, visit www.healtheries.co.nz or phone 0800 848 254.

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