Whatever Phase of the diet you’re on, exercise is essential for achieving and maintaining your weight loss. Snacking after exercise allows you to recover lost energy and prepare for the next activity in your day. Research suggests that the best post-workout snack is a combination of protein and good carbohydrates.
The amount you eat will depend on the length and intensity of your workout. If you’re doing 20 minutes of interval or core training, for example as Dr. Arthur Agatston recommends in his book The South Beach Diet Supercharged, then you probably won’t need to refuel. But for those who participate in sustained high-intensity workouts, a snack can be essential.
If you’re on Phase 1, have fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt, natural peanut butter, a two-ounce container of hummus, a little reduced-fat cheese, or a slice or two of a lean deli meat with some veggies. On Phase 2 you can have the same, plus a slice of whole-wheat bread or a whole-wheat pita.
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