We've all been told from a young age that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

But for a hard training bodybuilder or athlete your post workout meal is actually the most important food you eat in terms of maximizing muscle recovery and growth.

During a hard workout your body breaks down muscle tissue and burns glycogen that's stored in the muscle cells for energy. After a workout your body is most responsive for absorbing carbohydrates and protein.

Most serious bodybuilders will drink a post workout shake with fast digesting protein and simple carbs right after their workouts to help replenish their depleted muscles - which is great - but proper post workout nutrition doesn't end with a shake. The food you eat after training is important as well for optimizing your muscle recovery and growth.

In the blog post below you'll find out the best foods to eat right after a workout for building muscle...