Dried banana: is good for the post-workout?
Everyone knows that in order to stay healthy is recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. However, if you already exercise and want to obtain more remarkable results it is important to stay well hydrated and fed to achieve a healthy body.
Before, it was thought that to have a good body you just had to exercise. However, during the last few years, it has become more important not only to lose weight with exercise but to achieve a strong and healthy body. Staying healthy is undoubtedly the goal we all want, as this will allow us to have a higher quality of life and energy to perform all the activities we want. Health is the main thing we must take care of in order to enjoy life.
In Instantia one of our main concerns is the health of our clients; we are a company that is dedicated to the production of 100% natural dried fruits. Among our products, you can find dried banana, dried apple, dried coconut, dried mango, apple powder, strawberry powder and apple fiber. All our products are organic and we have a very strict and detailed process that meets the highest global certifications.
In this post, we want to share with you some tips to make your body recover faster from post-workout, keep yourself well fed and the better you achieve your goals faster. At the end of an intense exercise, you should spend a few minutes cooling down to reduce the risk of injury, help stabilize body temperature and heart rate. It is important to perform the cooling so that blood pressure decreases little by little, because if we do not spend time cooling down, blood pressure drops rapidly, which could cause dizziness and even fainting. In addition, cooling reduces muscle cramps and spasms and maintains flexibility. The cooling and stretching should last at least 15 minutes to obtain better results.
Lack of food will not help you get the results you want in the exercise. It is important to stay well fed by selecting foods that will help keep your body healthy. Before the workout, it is important to eat something that gives us energy so that we can perform the exercise properly and without feeling dizzy or yawning.
Before an exercise, it is important to consume carbohydrates so that our body gets enough energy. With carbohydrates, we do not mean a glazed donut, but foods such as an energy bar that can contain amaranth, almonds, matcha, cocoa, among other ingredients; the important thing is to avoid bars that contain a lot of fat.
You can also consume dried fruits, such as the dried banana that will help you get potassium for your muscles and carbohydrates. You can also make toasted bread with peanut butter and banana slices on top or you can make a smoothie of dried fruits that give you the energy you need.
Before exercising, it is recommended to avoid dairy products, high sugar foods, as well as too much fat, since they will make you feel lethargic and inflamed during exercise.
Feeding after exercise is also part of the routine and the best thing you can do is consume protein to help your muscles recover, build muscle and help burn fat and it is important to consume them during the first 30 minutes after your exercise. The worst thing we can do after exercise is eating a cake or soda since exercise will not bring the expected benefits.
Some of the foods that we can use for post-workout can even be taken to the gym and eaten while you go home or work. Some of our recommendations are to consume a protein smoothie of your choice or you can make one with soy milk and dried banana, which will help the recovery of your muscles.
Another option is a hard-boiled egg, ham with fresh cheese, avocado, Greek yogurt with dried banana, or tuna. If you have time you can cook a grilled chicken breast with vegetables, salmon or tuna since these foods will give you protein and help your body recover quickly.
Another recommendation is to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. During a very intense exercise, we can lose up to a liter of water so it is important to keep the body hydrated and drink enough water to avoid complications due to lack of water such as a dizziness or a severe headache. Depending on the exercise is the amount of water you should drink, however, it is advisable to drink water during and after exercise to maintain electrolyte levels and stay healthy. Besides helping you to feel good, water is important for the health of the muscles, joints, and tissues that will allow them to be lubricated and maintain their elasticity. This will help reduce muscle injuries.
One of the main objectives to do in the post workout is to replace sodium and potassium. An excellent food to achieve it is the dried banana. The potassium contained in this food helps the heart (which is a muscle) and even the kidneys to work properly. In addition, it helps the growth of muscle tissue, prevents cramps and intense fatigue after exercise.
In Instantia we offer dried banana of the highest quality and you can take it as a snack before or after exercise, helping your body to recover quickly and obtain the necessary potassium for all your body to function properly. Remember that food is as important as exercise. We hope you enjoyed this article and we hope to see you soon in our blog to talk about more benefits of dried fruits. Start a healthier life with Instantia!
