Carbs...pre or post workout?

gr8fulplanet

Recently, I read somewhere that fast acting starches such as white potatoes or rice should be eaten in the first meal after a workout. Is this true? I always thought it was better to have protein immediately after a workout and starches before. Any insights on this? Also, when I say "carbs", I don't mean vegetable carbs. I mean starchy carbs such as rice, potatoes, pasta, breads, etc.

FatFreeFrolicking

Carbs pre workout.
Protein post workout.

kevinmacpa

Carbs pre workout for sustained energy during workout. More energy means more likely you will work hard enough so you achieve muscle tear.

Carbs post workout for muscle glycogen replenishment and increased blood glucose level. Higher blood glucose level post workout leads to better transportation of amino acid and nutrient into your muscle fiber, so the muscle tears can recover and become stronger.

Starchy carbs are perfect pre and post workout, make sure you consume enough protein during each meal.

gr8fulplanet

Thanks!

ndj1979

does not matter….

nutrient timing is overrated ..unless you are performance athlete or something like that...