St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Brown rice with chicken: If you tend to exercise after lunch or dinner, avoid rich foods and have a simple dish of brown rice with chicken or tofu. It's a bland meal that sits well and provides a good amount of carbs and protein, says Meine.
Active recovery techniques such as foam rolling and stretching are important, but post-workout nutrition can make the biggest difference in your performance. These are my six favorite foods to eat post-workout: 1. Nuts and dried fruit.