clipped from www.cnn.com Working out at lunch? Here's how to eat to recover Since squeezing fitness pursuits into an already busy day isn't easy, it makes sense to use the lunch hour for double duty. Work out, then eat. Trouble is, there's not much time for both. So save time by preparing a quick, high-caliber meal the night before. A nutritious meal within 30 minutes of finishing a workout is the ideal way to nourish tired muscles. Story Highlights • 3 keys to post-workout replenishment: fluids, carbohydrates, protein • Best post-workout fluid source is water • Get carbs from fruits, legumes, whole-grain bread products • Many complex carbs provide carbohydrate, protein in same food