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Post-WorkoutMedium Glucose Impact
Post-Workout Recovery Bowl
Replenish glycogen and rebuild muscle after training. Balanced macros with slow carbs to prevent post-workout crashes.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
1 serving
Macros per Serving
35g
Carbs
30g
Protein
12g
Fat
380
Calories
Ingredients
- 120g cooked quinoa
- 150g grilled chicken breast
- 100g roasted sweet potato
- 50g broccoli
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon juice, salt, pepper
Instructions
- 1Cook quinoa according to package directions (about 15 min).
- 2Grill chicken breast until internal temp reaches 75°C.
- 3Roast sweet potato cubes with olive oil at 200°C for 20 minutes.
- 4Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green.
- 5Assemble bowl: quinoa base, sliced chicken, sweet potato, broccoli.
- 6Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
T1D Tips
- →Sweet potato provides sustained glucose release — perfect for post-workout recovery without crashing.
- →The 1:1 carb-to-protein ratio supports both glycogen replenishment and muscle repair.
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