FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE KITCHEN
There are plenty of recipes in books and online, and you'll have your go-tos as well - the recipes below are just suggestions for some diet staples that you may like to try out when optimising your diet for health, energy and recovery.
CHOCOLATE RECOVERY SMOOTHIE
Recovery smoothie with 37g protein and 62g carbs, plus 580g sodium and 250mls fluid. Pair with 1 serving of sports drink to achieve 90g carbs plus electrolyte rehydration.
PRE-WORKOUT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Most pre-workout shakes don't actually contain energy in the form of carbohydrates. Add a shot of coffee if you need a caffeine hit to get amped.
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SALTED CARAMEL RECOVERY SMOOTHIE
Recovery smoothie with 37g protein and 59g carbs, plus 580g sodium and 250mls fluid. Pair with 1 serving of sports drink to achieve 90g carbs plus electrolyte rehydration.
5+ A DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE
Although this smoothie doesn't contain much protein, it does contain HEAPS of fruits and vegetables and fibre - so your gut microbes will love it!
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SUPERBERRY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
A delicious berry smoothie that contains blueberries and blackcurrants for recovery, plus 40g protein and 19g fibre for fullness. Ideal for breakfast or after a workout or run.
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ICED COFFEE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
This is another good breakfast option, or morning pick-me-up. It contains 34g protein to help you hit your protein targets and keep you full.
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