What Not to Eat After a Game: A Guide to Proper Recovery
                                
                                
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                                According to research, consuming alcohol post-workout can reduce muscle protein synthesis by as much as 37%, a stark reminder of the importance of knowing what not to eat after a game. Your body enters a critical recovery phase after intense exercise, and the food you consume can either accelerate healing or significantly impede it.