​Samui Fitness

This post workout smoothie recipe and health advice has been provided by our newest personal trainer Hannah Lipman , we welcome her and look forward to more great health and fitness tips.

 

 

 

We need to serve our body before we demand from it. Naturally we want to work out at our best level and recover quickly. Always be conscious of eating and hydrating very well the day before you plan to workout; this is now today’s energy that’s fully digested, stored fuel and ready to use.

Carbohydrates are our main source of energy, fats give a slower and steady supply of energy and protein repairs the muscle. Before exercise, choose lots of complex, high fibre options, such as fruit, potatoes, brown rice and oats.
Eat and hydrate at least two prior to exercise. Energy dense food such as a banana or dried fruit (dates or raisins), are a great last minute snack, no later than 30 minutes before exercise to ensure comfort and performance.

Top nourishing foods that are energy packed, healing, cell regenerating, and anti-inflammatory are; Bananas, coconut water, oats, avocado, pineapple, chia seeds, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, bananas, blueberries, flaxseeds, turmeric and dark leafy greens.

Straight after your workout an easy to digest smoothie is a fantastic option (along with water), allowing your body to concentrate on repairing muscle damage and tissue inflammation that naturally occurs during exercise. A balanced meal should follow.

This delicious smoothie recipe is a fantastic combination of minerals, potassium, sodium and natural sugars; essential for replenishing nutrient levels:

 

 

• Ripe bananas

• 1 cup of ripe pineapple

• 1-2 cups of coconut water

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ½ cup of leafy greens

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Use a blender, add the coconut water till desired consistency.

 

For Hannah's details clck here