Tuesday, August 6

Watermelon is a fit person's best friend.



Watermelon is one of my favorite post-workout fruits... 


Here's why:


1- it's one of the highest glycemic index fruits which means it will cause an insulin spike that will replenish the depleted muscle glycogen quickly after intense training for optimal recovery.

2- Watermelon in latin means Citrulline. The latter is converted to Arginine by special enzymes in the body. Research shows it is an amino-acid responsible for muscle-building and reducing muscle fatigue. 

~ Djoe
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Djoe Mitri is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutritionist. He is passionate about helping people realize their true hidden potential. He also enjoys traveling and speaks five languages.

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2 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    buddy what other fruits do you recommend post workout for people who dont enjoy eating waterlemon, and which have a high glycemic index ? cheers keep it up :)

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  2. DjoeAugust 31, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Hey Elie! Watermelon is just one of the options. What also constitutes a high-glycemic index fruit that I really enjoy eating are dates. They're an economic option especially in Lebanon! :))

    Also you might want to consider melons. Whenever we have them around, I enjoy them post-workout. Also sometimes first thing in the morning half an hour before breakfast to get my body into an anabolic state (along with a whey shake). Djoe

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