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Post workout protein shake and meal

Colossus882
Colossus882 Posts: 22 Member
edited January 12 in Fitness and Exercise
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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  • cordianet
    cordianet Posts: 534 Member
    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.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    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.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    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.pdf
  • Colossus882
    Colossus882 Posts: 22 Member
    Cheers
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