Native Açaí: 5 benefits in your post-workout consumption

Healthy eating and physical activity are two essential habits for a healthier lifestyle. Including Açaí from Native Foods in your diet is an excellent option to recover from the effort resulting from the practice of sports.

Are you a fan of sports and healthy eating? We have prepared an article where we will tell you about Native Açaí Banana and the benefits of consuming it post-workout.

The importance of post-workout nutrition

Each of us is subject to different daily aggressions, such as stress, pollution, sun exposure, sedentary lifestyle, or, on the contrary, intensive practice of physical activity. As a result, the body produces free radicals, which lead to the oxidation of cells, causing aging.

Physical exertion, as well as perspiration, result in energy, water and mineral losses. Therefore, it is essential that you replenish these reserves after exercise.

The intake of foods capable of promoting cell recovery and the nutritional balance of your body is fundamental in the post-workout period.

The main objective of the post-workout meal is to provide the body with all the essential nutrients to recover from physical exertion.

This meal should contain four essential elements:

• Proteins

• Antioxidants

• Carbohydrates

• Healthy Fats

Native Açaí Banana, the superfood for your post-workout

The consumption of post-workout superfoods has become very popular among athletes, from amateur to professional practice. We are talking, above all, about foods rich in antioxidants.

One of the fruits with the highest concentration of these substances is açaí. 

A rich source of energy, packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, Native Foods Açaí is a popular superfood for post-workout snacks.

There are several benefits of this superfood in your post workout. But we created an option that makes it even more nutritious, always thinking about your well-being: the Native Açaí Banana.

In addition to being delicious, as we add the banana flavor to it, it also contains all its properties and benefits, making this a perfect match for a post-workout snack.

Bananas are rich in fibre, potassium, vitamins and carbohydrates: the ideal option for athletes!

Like Native's other açaí options, Açaí with Banana is free of GMOs, lactose, and gluten, making it perfect for anyone looking for a healthy lifestyle. 

The 5 great benefits of açaí in the post-workout

1. Promotes muscle recovery

Physical exercise causes microlesions in the muscles. Therefore, you must eat protein to ensure normal recovery and muscle development.

2. Acts in the recovery of hydration levels

During perspiration, you lose water and minerals, so it is very important to restore hydration levels. Electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, are essential minerals for the proper functioning of the body.

3. Reduces oxidative stress resulting from physical exercise

Native Foods' Açaí is rich in antioxidant substances, which fight free radicals produced in the body during exercise.

4. Helps balance the body

Consuming Native Açaí Banana helps you receive all the nutrients your body needs to recover from exercise.

5. Restores glycogen levels

Glycogen supplies energy to muscles during physical exercise. Therefore, it is very important to restore energy reserves at the end of training, through the ingestion of carbohydrates.

Native Açaí Banana is a very nutritious, energetic and, above all, healthy option. 

It is your perfect ally in sports, a balanced and super tasty snack so that you can reach your maximum performance.

Does açaí make you fat: myth or reality?

It is still very common to hear that açaí is fattening. After all, is it a myth or not? In fact, açaí is not fattening. But it is very important to bear in mind that açaí must be consumed as an integral part of a healthy and balanced diet. Whenever you want to add other ingredients to Native Açaí, make sure they are as natural as possible, make sure they are as natural as possible, without sugars or saturated fats.

Açaí has a high content of omega 6 and 9, which promotes a feeling of satiety, reducing appetite.

Delight yourself with Native Açaí Banana snacks

An Açaí with Banana snack is the reward you deserve after your workout.

You can consume Native Foods Açaí plain or, if you prefer, we invite you to follow one of our suggestions to delight yourself while you recover your energy.

Açaí bowl

This is one of the most popular açaí recipes. It's versatile, practical, tasty and invigorating!

Add your favorite vegetable drink to Native Açaí Banana (you can also opt for yogurt). Blend in a blender until you get a creamy texture. 

As a topping, you can add kiwi, blueberries, granola, coconut flakes or laminated almonds. 

Color and flavor in a single bowl. This one deserves to be on Instagram… if you have time to photograph it before devouring it!

Açaí and red fruit smoothie

How many times do you finish training and are already thinking about what you have to do next? If you need a quick fix for your açaí, we suggest a smoothie. The perfect option to take with you, ready to consume after training. Quick, delicious, super nutritious and energetic.

Add some frozen red fruits and a vegetable drink to Native Açaí Banana. Mix everything until you have your smoothie with a perfect texture. 

An extra dose of antioxidants that gives you all the nutrients you need for a day full of energy!

MMaintaining a healthy diet is essential for a good performance in sports. Native Açaí represents an excellent post-workout meal option. Native Açaí represents an excellent post-workout meal option for athletes, as, in addition to providing energy, it has a high content of antioxidants and essential nutrients.

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