You’ve put the time in to work out every day — but are you getting the most value from your hard work?

The right eating habits can help you get more benefits from the same amount of exercise. Even better, the nutrients help you recover faster so you can stay active and on a healthy routine.

Over at NORA Best Life, we’ve set the table for you on some healthy recipes to eat after a workout. You’ll get a creative take on one of the most popular protein dishes in all of fitness, a smoothie recipe that will make you want to give a toast, and a sweet treat so versatile it could fit at the end of dinner or the beginning of the day.

If you’ve ever wondered what to eat after a workout, find out here!

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