🏋️ Post-Workout Recovery
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Ricotta (whole milk) for Post-Workout Recovery

11g 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
11g
174 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
11g
Servings/day to hit target
12×
~2088 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. Ricotta (whole milk) checks those boxes soft whey cheese — good in both sweet and savory dishes.

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