Recovery Drinks, any advice?

Eat a healthy meal shortly after working out. Something like a veggie egg omelet will work well if you're at home.

I'm not a fan of the whole "recovery drink" phenomenon for short workouts like Insanity. The whole chocolate milk idea was spread by the dairy industry... just eat healthy & you'll see results.

does it have to be a drink? you could have a piece of toast or some rice and some egg beaters or greek yogurt.

This shake is one of my favorites:
1 serving.

Ingredients

2/3 cup coconut water (or water)
2/3 cup tart cherry juice (from montmorency cherries – Eden makes a good one)
1 ripe banana
1 Tbsp hemp hearts
½ scoop of high quality plain or vanilla protein powder (such as Vega Sport Protein powder)
1/3 cup frozen blueberries, preferably organic
6-8 frozen strawberries, preferably organic
1 tsp (5g) pure glutamine (optional)
1 scoop greens powder or 1-2 kale leaves, washed and de-ribbed or handful of baby spinach (optional)
Directions

Place all ingredients in a high powered blender, pulse and then mix on high until completely smooth.
Enjoy immediately; or pour into a to-go container to bring with you in order to consume it as soon as you complete your workout.
This shake contains carbs to protein in the ideal recovery ratio of ~ 4:1.


I also use Vega Recovery Accelerator.

Vodka?

I'm a runner, so lowfat chocolate milk is my go-to.

But there's something to be said for this suggestion...

Eat a healthy meal shortly after working out. Something like a veggie egg omelet will work well if you're at home.

I'm not a fan of the whole "recovery drink" phenomenon for short workouts like Insanity. The whole chocolate milk idea was spread by the dairy industry... just eat healthy & you'll see results.

The dairy industry? Lol.

The dairy council is everywhere and they have powerful ties.

Hi Folks, I haven't been here in a very long time but I am keen to start doing Insanity soon (who promote shakeology), but I'm looking for the ideal recovery drink in the UK.

The overwhelming recommendation is to get a drink that 4:1 carb to protein ratio and as it stands I can only find a product called high5 here.

I can see other products like Matrix anabolic but they look like they're more for muscle gain and I don't want that..I just need something to fuel the muscles after intense workout. I'm grateful for any advice and I apologise for duplicating this post in two threads..not sure where it best belongs!

Many thanks

John Paul

What are your goals?
If your goal is losing weight then I wouldnt necessarily subscribe to forcing calories after working out just for muscle recovery.
If your goal is more shaping, and needing to get the most of each workout, things like that then I would look into the benefits of Chocolate milk. Cheaper and studies show it works.

Bread, a bagel, or an English muffin with cheese or peanut butter
Dried fruit and nuts
Cottage cheese with fruit
Yogurt with fruit
Veggie omelet with toast
Chocolate milk
Eggs and toast
Crackers with low fat cheese
Rice or popcorn cakes with nut butter
Smoothie with protein powder
Protein bar
Protein shake

Whey protein can aid muscle recovery after a workout and, if on a low carbohydrate lifestyle, chocolate milk within an hour of finishing is also acceptable to aid the replacement of the glycogen used. Hope this helps. Regards.