Best food for recovery?

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simmoner4
simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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Specifically for marathon training - any specific foods that will enhance recovery and speed up recovery time?

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
    edited March 2017
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    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    I usually will have oats with banana, flax, and protein. Maybe some blueberries right after a run
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that

    they have milk alternatives that are chocolate flavored too. but I think the oats and bananas and stuff would work just as well.
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
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    I live on oats and greens. Ran 34 marathons in the last 3 years on a mostly WFPB diet. Your post run oats, banana, blueberries is right on and it's ok if you want to add some protein and flax.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that

    What about lactose free milk?
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    J72FIT wrote: »
    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that

    What about lactose free milk?

    That's what I have. Just not nutrient dense.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    J72FIT wrote: »
    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that

    What about lactose free milk?

    That's what I have. Just not nutrient dense.

    I mean like Lactaid. Not a nut milk...
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,604 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that
    They make lactose free, but that would interfere with you getting the carbs you want. So lactose free chocolate milk AND a banana...............yum.

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  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    simmoner4 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    When I'm actively training for an endurance ride and spending multiple hours on my bike, my go to is usually chocolate milk.

    I like to have roughly a 4:1 ratio carbs to protein and chocolate milk is pretty close to bang on.

    I try to stick to the 3-4:1 ratio as well, chocolate milk is a no go for me though. Lactose intolerance doesn't agree with that
    They make lactose free, but that would interfere with you getting the carbs you want. So lactose free chocolate milk AND a banana...............yum.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    Now you're just showing off, ha...

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