To go the extra kilometre, try filling up on these proteins before and after.
Your fitness program probably includes plenty of tricks of the trade to help you make the most of your workouts. If you strength train or lift weights, why not take advantage of these foods that give you extra strength and repair muscles.
Dairy products
Dairy is full of proteins that assist your muscles in adapting to a strenuous workout. Milk and yoghurt contain essential amino acids that help muscle rebuild.
Get your dairy in delicious ways by making a milkshake of fresh fruit and low fat milk; mix fruit with yoghurt; or simply have it plain. Pre-mixed yoghurt with the fruit already in provides just enough sugars for refuelling your body. Greek yogurt is ideal, with its protein content twice that of regular yoghurt.
Lovely legumes
On the protein superfoods list are legumes. Peas, beans, lenti