Why is a Bodybuilding recovery drink necessary?
During the off-season I still like to eat well and feel good in the process. I increase my calories to maintain a daily surplus by including a bodybuilding recovery drink. This helps me to facilitate my heavy workouts and keep the body in an anabolic state.
I include as much variety as possible from nutrient rich, flavoursome foods so everything is enjoyable and tastes good. Here is one such bodybuilding recovery drink I like to enjoy in my off-season, based on my off-season body weight of 107-110kg.
The LEAN & GREEN Bodybuilding Recovery Drink
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 250 ml cold water (or substitute with almond milk)
- 1 serve of Gen-Tec’s Swiss Vanilla Hydro Pro WPI (149 Calories, Fat 0.7g, Carbs 1.6g, Protein 35.6g)
- 1 ripe medium banana approx. 170g frozen is best (99 Calories, Fat 0.1g, Carbs 21.8g, Protein 1.9g)
- 50g of baby spinach (Calories 16, Fat 0.2g, Carbs 0.8g, Protein 1.8g)
- 1 heaped tablespoon of organic greens powder (Calories 63, Fat 1.2, Carbs 7g, Protein 7.1g)
- 20g of ground almonds (Calories 120, Fat 10.9g, Carbs 1g, Protein 3.9)
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon (Calories 3, Fat 0.03, Carbs 0.9, Protein 0.04).
Instructions
- In a blender, layer ingredients and buzz until smooth
- If your blender is strong enough, add a few cubes of ice
- Pour and enjoy immediately
This bodybuilding recovery drink is one of many great options to consume either pre or post workout. It contains a good amount of naturally occurring sugars and carbohydrates for energy. The high quality fast digesting protein protects muscle and encourages faster recovery after the workout. The drink also contains ingredients to support gut health and immunity, with healthy fats for greater energy and helping you feel fuller for longer.
I choose Gen-Tec products in my bodybuilding recovery drink as they source only the highest quality ingredients for their products making them safe and effective for long term use.
Gen-Tec Hydro Pro WPI contains both whey protein isolate (WPI) and hydrolysed whey protein isolate (HWPI).
Digestion rate of WPI is extremely fast resulting in a rapid increase of amino acids into the blood stream. HWPI is the result of WPI being processed even further which immediately absorbs into the bloodstream intact with no digestion required. HWPI is the fasted digesting protein food on the planet.
Banana contains healthy, natural sugars and the spinach provides a good mix of vitamins and minerals. There’s a mix of natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals from the banana and spinach combo that really help to wake you up while the healthy fats and protein from the almonds keep you feeling satiated.
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