Post workout protein shake and meal
Colossus882
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Just wondering if once you have completed a workout and consumed a protein shake, whether you are then best waiting a while before eating anything else so your body can just concentrate on getting that protein to your muscles ASAP?
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First for all, don't forget some carbs post-workout as well. The research supports additional carb intake immediately after your workout, and again a bit later. From what I've seen, the same is true for protein intake. supplement immediately following strength training with a mix of both slow and fast acting protein, and then try to time your meals such that you eat some additional protein an hour or so later.0
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Honestly, do what you're comfortable with. You're not going to prevent your body from processing the food just because you eat more of it. A good meal after a workout is a good thing.0
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I would take a good look at this meta-analysis as it contains a pretty well-rounded view of nutrient timing including realistic recommendations:
http://www.jissn.com/content/pdf/1550-2783-10-5.pdf0 -
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