Sure, you may be solid on your workouts, but what about your post-workout plan?
Keep snacking simple by packing the perfect protein-rich, carb combo. Jerky is a no-prep, portable option that supports muscle repair and refuels energy after going all out.
Giving your body the recovery it needs through nutrition is as important as the work you put in at the gym, and we’re here to help you keep your healthy snacking consistently delicious.
What to Look For in a Post-Workout Snack
Finding the right nutritional balance is a challenge with any post-workout snack. But with jerky, nothing gets left behind. You get:
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Protein quality & convenience
Protein helps fuel the rebuilding of muscle fibers broken down during your workouts. For a convenient, mess-free snack naturally high in protein, jerky checks all the boxes.
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Carbs for refuel
Health experts say to aim for a post-workout snack that is a three-to-one ratio of carbs to protein. For instance, if your snack has 10 grams of protein, you’ll want to aim for 30 grams of carbs as well.
To get the extra carb-load, pair a high-protein snack like jerky with carb-friendly foods like Greek yogurt with berries, rice cakes and peanut butter, or a simple fruit smoothie.
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Sodium & electrolytes
One of the main benefits of exercise is sweating out the body’s toxins. However, afterwards you’ll want to replenish lost electrolytes, which are necessary to regulate body functions, such as fluid balance and muscle contraction.
Jerky contains sodium and can be paired with an electrolyte drink or coconut water to add depleted magnesium and potassium to restore balance and prevent muscle cramping.
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Low added sugar, real ingredients
Snacks positioned as healthy may be chock-full of sugar and artificial ingredients.
Keep an eye on labels to ensure the sugar content is kept low and nothing but all-natural ingredients make their way into your post-workout snack schedule.
Why Jerky Works After the Gym
Making jerky your go-to snack option is a no-brainer, delivering all the benefits and none of the BS.
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Portable & shelf-stable: Take a resealable bag of jerky with you to the gym, on your next hike, or packed away for an epic bike ride. It’s ready when you are. No refrigeration or prep-work needed.
Snack rec: Original Premium Beef Jerky - You can never go wrong with a classic that has 9 grams of protein and only 3 grams of sugar, made with 100% grass-fed beef.
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Complete protein: Boost muscle repair with up to 10+ grams of protein per serving in one bold, tasty, tender snack.
Snack rec: Blazin Warrior - Amp up the protein (14 grams per serving) with craveworthy bacon jerky that’s a little sweet with a hint of spiciness for those who are ready for some heat.
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Low sugar and no artificial additives: Protein shakes or bars are common post-workout, but be mindful of brands that sneak in added sugar or synthetic junk. Jerky keeps things clean without any additives, nitrates, or preservatives, and keeps the sugar content low.
Snack rec: Zero Sugar Zesty Jerky - Skip the sugar without skimping on flavor. With 12 grams of protein per serving and all-natural ingredients, it’s savory with a subtly spicy punch. Making it quickly became a fan favorite.
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Flavor variety: Give yourself a post-workout snack to look forward to by keeping your favorite jerky in rotation. Also, switch up your snack combos by adding in smoothies, fruit, rice cakes, and other carb-forward faves into the mix.
Snack rec: Build Your Bundle - From mild to wild, customize your post-workout snack selection by choosing your top picks from the full Savage Jerky lineup.
The Savage Way of Snacking
Your post-workout habits help fuel your next workout, so give them the attention required to allow your body to recover faster.
Sourcing high-protein snacks combined with carbs and electrolytes (without any junk) is why more and more people are making Savage Jerky part of their routine.
Shop all Savage Jerky flavors and build your own bundle today.
Source for internal reference:
https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/what-eat-during-and-after-workout