Easy High Leucine Snack to Boost Muscle
My sister came home from Finland and brought this favorite snack idea from her travels. High in the amino acid, leucine, it provides the stimulus for rebuilding muscle after exercise. Fresh tomato and basil pack in antioxidants. No wonder the Finns are so tough!
The “Finn-wich”
1 Rye krisp cracker
1/2 oz low fat mozzarella cheese
2 slices fresh tomato
1 Tbsp fresh basil
OR 2 thin cucumber slices
Stack cheese, tomato, and fresh basil or cucumber on top of rye krisp cracker.
Enjoy with a cranberry spritzer, sparkling water, or a glass of white wine.
Nutrition per Finn-wich:
Calories 74, Protein 5 g, Fat 2.4 g, Saturated fat 1.5 g, Carb 9 g, Calcium 10% DV, Iron 2% DV, vitamin A 16% DV, vitamin C 9% DV
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Issues in Sport
06.29.10
Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated allows your muscles to recover a lot quicker. This makes sense — normally after weight workouts, people will complain of being extremely thirsty or that their mouth is quite dry. This means you will not only feel better yourself, but hydration means the muscle tissue is not pulling that water from the rest of your body in the first place. By keeping your muscles hydrated before (drink 1 cup of water before a workout) and after (another cup after), you will find that if you have any pain or discomfort, it will be greatly minimized and instead of requiring a full week to recover, it will take just days before your muscles are back to “normal.”
rachat de credit
06.29.10
Man, really want to know how can you be that smart, lol…great read, thanks.
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admin 06.29.10
Right! Who needs Fruit Loops when you can eat this a get some muscle!