Have you ever wondered if you should eat differently during rest days compared to workout days? The answer is no. You need to fuel your body well on workout days to have energy for training and on rest days to recover more efficiently. Also remember to avoid excessive carb loading before exercising. Gradually build healthy eating habits and follow a well-balanced diet.
During rest days your body needs food rich in nutrients and vitamins to recover faster and get ready for the next workout. You can eat more berries, greens, seafood, onion, zucchini and parsley to help your body recover. To feel better on your training days you can eat pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato and beans. Other than these few recommendations, try to follow your usual eating pattern.