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Recovery after workouts, training, or missions is important!
Why? Replenish fuel stores (glycogen), replace fluid and electrolyte losses, and repair damaged tissues
When? Within 2 hours after physical activity
What? A well-balanced meal that contains carb-rich foods and protein
You can easily find the right fuel in the DFAC to recover.
BUILD A SANDWICH AT THE DELI
Carbs
Whole-wheat bread
Whole-grain wrap
Protein
Chicken breast
Turkey
Cheese
Toppings
Lettuce
Onions
Tomatoes
CREATE A MEAL AT THE MAINLINE
Starchy veggies
White potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Rice
Protein
Chicken
Seafood
Eggs
Non-starchy veggies
Broccoli
Green beans
Cauliflower
MAKE A SALAD AT THE SALAD BAR
Non-starchy veggies
Spinach
Romaine lettuce
Protein
Chicken breast
Beans
Fruit
Fresh berries
Dried varieties
Toppings
Shredded cheese
Oil-based dressing
Nuts
Go for Green makes it easy for you to identify and choose foods that enhance your performance.
Green: High-performance fuel
Yellow: Moderate-performance fuel
Red: Low-performance fuel
Eat well. Perform well. Go for Green.
Published on: November 12, 2021