🏋️ Post-Workout Recovery
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Manchego for Post-Workout Recovery

26g protein per 100g · Complete

Strong pick

After lifting, 20–40g of fast-digesting, leucine-rich protein within a few hours kicks off muscle protein synthesis.

The numbers

Per 100g
26g
320 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
26g
Servings/day to hit target
~1600 kcal from this food

Why it works for post-workout recovery

For post-workout recovery, look for fast digestion, complete profile, leucine ≥ 2g per serving. Manchego checks those boxes aged sheep-milk cheese, firm and slightly nutty.

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