Eating after running?

[kiko1023]

What food is beneficial after running? I am losing weight. After running, when can I eat?
Thank you!

[gymdandee]

After exercise your body is nitrogen poor and your muscles have been broken down. Providing your body with the correct nutrients after your workout is crucial in stopping the catabolic process in your muscle and shift the recycling process toward repair and growth. If you fail to feed your muscle at the right time after exercise, the catabolic process will go too far and can potentially damage your muscle. Amino acids from high quality animal proteins, along with carbohydrates from vegetables (not grains) are essential for this process.
Whey protein, free range chicken, Organic eggs and Grass-fed beef.
Sources of carbohydrates any vegetable limit carrots and beets, they are high in sugar. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale or Swiss chard Low fructose fruits like lemon, limes, passion fruit, apricots, plums, cantaloupe, and raspberries. Avoid high fructose fruits like apples, watermelons and pears.
It's important to combine a quality protein with a veggie type carb in every meal, no matter whether it's a resistance training day, an interval cardio day, or a non-workout day. However, after strength training (as opposed to cardio training), your body tends to need more rapidly absorbed nutrients and a higher glycemic (fast released, starchy) carbohydrate. Another slight difference between interval cardio and strength training days is the timing of your meal.
After cardio, you want to wait 45-60 minutes, and then consume a high-quality protein (whole food) and vegetable-type carbohydrate. (An example would be a spinach salad and some chicken, or high quality whey protein.
After a resistance workout (muscle-building day), the ideal time to consume your post-workout meal is 15-30 minutes after finishing your session, in order to help repair your damaged muscles.

[Prizefighter]

Pasta is good for running.  Do not pig out on it, but it gives you the energy you need.  Take you shower and then you can eat more after your run.

[whit223]

Great choices for post workout is a combination of protein and whole grain carbohydrates. I usually go for a protein shake with a little oatmeal, or 4 ounces of chicken with some quinoa. Some people choose a simple protein bar, but be careful of excessive sugars and fats. Quest bars are usually the best choice since many can pack either a ton of sugar or worse, fake sugars.

[CRSeaside]

The healthy choices you make to eat before running, same as after running.
Just spend some cool down time. Whole grains, beans. Low fat dairy & plenty of fresh vegetables & fruits.   Maybe a physical check up at the Dr too.