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Banana - Useful Postworkout Snack

It is a known fact that after a grueling workout glycogen stores in the muscles decrease. This is because the muscles get the required energy from glucose, which in turn is derived from glycogen. If you lose sight of the point of consumption of carbohydrates after a workout, then begin the process of disintegration of muscle cells, called catabolism. But the question is how to prevent the start of the process? Filling muscle cell glycogen happens faster after you eat foods rich in carbohydrates. It is often considered that bananas can naturally recharge the body energy (glycogen) during and after exercise. They are rich in natural sugar, which if digested quickly gets into the blood. They are great to satisfy the hunger and provides our body with the necessary energy source needed after a hard workout. 100 grams of banana contain 90 calories. They contain a huge amount of vitamins. Bananas are considered a good source of potassium. Bananas contain tryptophan amino acid that