MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jan 21, 2014) - (Family Features) It is common to pair an exercise routine with a plan to cut calories and improve eating habits. While this good old fashioned approach to getting in shape is a smart and healthy one, it's important that your new diet provides adequate nutrition to fuel your exercise.
Food is your body's energy source, and giving yourself a boost of energy before your workout is a sound strategy for powering your workout. Afterward, you will have depleted a good portion of your energy reserves, so it's important to refuel post-workout, as well.
While your doctor or a nutritionist can help you determine your body's exact needs based on your physical activity level, age and body type, you can get started keeping these tips in mind:
"Milk is an excellent source of natural protein," said Blake Atkinson, director of brand management for Shamrock Farms. "For people looking to build and tone lean muscle, a smart addition to their post-workout nutrition is a beverage that contains calcium, vitamin D and potassium, all of which are essential nutrients naturally found in milk."
One example is the new Rockin' Refuel Lean Recovery, a protein beverage made with 100 percent real milk has the recommended 2:1 carb to protein ratio for muscle recovery. The beverage offers 17 grams of high quality protein with no sugar added.
Just as you need to give your car gas to make it go, your body needs fuel to perform its best, especially when you're starting a new fitness program. Proper nutrition will give you the energy you need to create new healthy, active habits to last all year long.
For additional tips to help you manage nutrition along with your new fitness routine, visit www. rockinrefuel.com.
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