Being physically active ensures your ability to live your healthiest, happiest life.

And while it’s important to have a regularexerciseroutine, it’s also vital toproperly recover following your workout.

A healthy part of your post-workout recovery process should include replenishing your body with proper hydration and nutrients.

Young woman drinking water and taking a break after workout in gym,

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Think about all of the times you had a hard workout: You mentally feel great!

Maybe you’re even proud of yourself for breaking a personal record on your mile or your bench press.

How your body feels, on the other hand, is likely a different story.

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Although there are manyways to add protein to your drinks, Liu advises picking a post-workout drink withwhey protein.

Also, it is easily digestible for most stomachshence why it’s often incorporated in many proteins shakes.

But if dairy is a concern, Liu suggests opting for plant-based pea or brown rice protein powders instead.

Garden of Life Whey Protein

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Liu’s pick isGarden of Life’s Sport Certified Grass Fed Whey.

“This is a company I really like.”

“This is a simple whey protein that you could just mix with water post-workout,” says Liu.

Optimum Nutrition Protein Powder

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“It has a great taste and is easy to drink.”

Orgain

Another plant-based powder that Liu likes,Orgainprotein powders.

SUNWARRIOR

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Orgain Protein Powder

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