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2322: The 5 R's of Recovery Nutrition for Athletes AND How Much Protein Should I Have Per Day? by Jessica Spendlove

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The Importance of Recovery Nutrition for Athletes

This chapter discusses the importance of proper recovery nutrition for athletes and outlines the signs of inadequate recovery and the negative effects it can have on performance and immunity. It also explains the first two R's of recovery nutrition: refuel and repair, providing recommendations for carbohydrate and protein intake from animal and plant-based sources.

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