Pork Is Great For A Post-Workout Meal

Want something high in protein after your workout that doesn’t taste like gone-off cocoa powder or cost you an arm and a leg? How about a pork medallion? No, seriously. Pork is often overlooked as a post-workout meal option, but it actually has a lot of benefits that make it an excellent choice for your body after a workout. We’ve got a load of delicious pork recipes on our website that you can cook for just about any occasion. But, just in case you needed a little more convincing, here are just a few reasons why lean pork is great for a post-workout meal:

Pork is a great source of high-quality protein, which is important for muscle growth and repair. Just a 100g serving of lean pork medallion contains a whopping 24.8 grams of protein. If you don’t know much about macronutrients, just know that that’s a lot.

Pork is a natural source of vitamin B12 which helps the body release energy from food and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.

While consuming some healthy fats is important, it's also important to watch your overall intake. Lean pork is naturally low in saturated fat and reducing consumption of saturated fat can help your body maintain normal cholesterol levels as part of a healthy balanced diet. Typically, a 100g serving of lean pork loin medallion contains just 0.6 grams of saturated fat.

Pork is a very versatile meat, so it's easy to incorporate into a variety of delicious and nutritious post-workout meals. You can grill up some pork medallions, make a killer pork fillet (also known as a tenderloin), or even use pork mince to make a batch of protein-packed pork burgers or a refreshing pork larb. If you regularly cook with chicken, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider pork as an ample alternative.

It’s impossible to ignore price when it comes to your weekly shop and pork is, gram-for-gram, an affordable protein. Fresh pork steaks are cheaper than fresh chicken breasts, for instance, and can provide a really nice change of pace when you’re stuck for choice.

Pork is delicious. That alone should be reason enough for you to consider adding more of it to your diet.

In conclusion, pork is a brilliant option for a post-workout meal due to its high protein and low-fat content. It’s a natural source of vitamin B12, versatile to cook with, and affordable. In short: it’s great stuff. Next time you're looking for a protein-packed meal after a workout, consider pork.

You can find plenty of pork recipe inspiration on the Love Pork website.