What is the best thing to eat after working out - protein OR

ngr1973

So sometimes when I'm done exercising (depends on the time of day) - I'm hungry. I always start by drinking at least 16 oz of water after because I'm also thirsty.

But what is the best thing to eat after exercising - protein OR carbs??? I don't know which one is a better choice - Help!

Thanks!

SparkleShine

Both! Have a protein smoothie with some frozen berries!

shannahrose

carbs before (for energy) and protein after (for muscle recovery)

irishrose22

i always like a scoop of whey protein in 6 oz milk.

chuckanderson

Both actually. This is actually the only time a lot of bodybuilders have carbs at all when they are on a cut

angiec3

Calcium is supposed to be good after workouts to lose weight and help build muscle.

JulieTX86

Calcium is supposed to be good after workouts to lose weight and help build muscle.

I have not heard that before... I may be wrong but I am pretty sure that calcium helps with heart and skeletal muscle nerve conduction, but not with building muscle... I thought protein played the role of building muscle?

JulieTX86

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YeaILift

Both! Have a protein smoothie with some frozen berries!

Great advice.

You want Protein (preferably Whey Protein) and a High GI Carb to spike you insulin (fruit or fruit juice). My girlfriend drinks a Strawberry Whey Protein Shake with frozen berries as suggested above.

lordofultima

Carbs and protein, your body is eager for anything as it is in a vacuum state, and will absorb nutrients from both rather quickly. Bodybuilders use this time to eat simple carbs (to spike their blood sugar/insulin, since working out drops your blood sugar). The high-glycemic sugar-y carbs help to absorb the nutrients of whatever else they're eating quicker than normal. Whey protein is fast absorbing already, so after workout is the best time for a whey protein shake.

jamielee37

I have a nice serving of carnation instant breakfast post workout, plus maybe some peanut butter on a slice of toast or an apple. Always makes me satisfied

warmachinejt

dextrose and whey protein
unless you have your protein with milk