Refueling After a Workout When You’re Not Hungry
Eating after a workout is important to optimize recovery, performance and overall health. Eating within one hour after a workout enhances recovery. This period of time is known as the glycogen window, during which nutrients are maximally absorbed into the body. Over the next 6-12 hours, absorption will continue, but at a slower rate. Consuming carbohydrates within the first hour after a workout aids in glycogen repletion while protein prevents further muscle breakdown.