According to a paper published in Hormone and Metabolic Research (published online, Jan 21, 2010), eating a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal after exercise was better than a high-carbohydrate meal. The high-carbohydrate meal suppressed fat release, while a high-protein meal increased fat-burning.
So if you’re goal is to increase your fat-burning potential, try eating a post-workout meal higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates.
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