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Parmesan for Post-Workout Recovery
35g 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
35g
420 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp grated
5g
63 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
26×
~1638 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. Parmesan checks those boxes — very dense — use as a topping.
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