what's a good post workout recovery snack?

trentnivins
trentnivins Posts: 68 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
For a diabetic
I have heard and read that chocolate milk is the best thing to have after a workout.

but with myself being a diabetic, I want to watch out for the extra sugar that choc milk has and I really don't want to drink it for that reason.

now do't get me wrong I love choc milk but I love it to much.

So what would be a good alternative snack for me that could compare in benefits to choc milk?

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  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    make your own with splenda and cocoa powder
  • justanotherbrickinthewall
    justanotherbrickinthewall Posts: 156 Member
    Every diabetic is different. A food that may make one feel fine, can send the other's blood sugar through the roof. It's hard to say since I'm not a doctor, but a combination of low-fat protein + carbs is a great combination, such as a grilled chicken breast with a slice of whole wheat bread, or peanut butter with an apple.
    Regarding the milk though, plain is always better than chocolate.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    You don't need anything special, or anything at all, after a workout to "recover."
  • LillysGranny
    LillysGranny Posts: 431
    plain greek yogurt with walnuts
  • JaneWrastle
    JaneWrastle Posts: 49
    I've heard immediately afterwards its good to eat pears or apples...the type of carbs they have are good for restoring you, however, you definitely need to follow up with something that has protein...for diabetics, unsure.
  • crux
    crux Posts: 454 Member
    Just skim (no fat) milk, it doesn't need to be chocolate flavoured. It's almost perfect for some decently speedy and slow carbs combined with some protien.

    It's what I use, I also chomp a hand full of dried fruits after a hard run for a bit a sugar, but I can't help you with a substitute for that.
  • trentnivins
    trentnivins Posts: 68 Member
    ok thanks to all that responded, i got some good ideas and info!
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    After a workout, I just rehydrate (plain water)... If I'm hungry, I eat (I was today after my run), but it doesn't happen often. I never eat for the sole reason of just having worked out. Honestly I find that my stomach gets crampy if I eat too soon afterwards, kind of like the opposite of "wait an hour before swimming" :wink:

    However, the times that I *must* have something other than water but don't want to mess too much with my stomach, I drink milk. I have moved from skim to 1% milk (yes, from skim to 1%, and that's a whole 'nother story in and of itself), but I don't bother with chocolate syrup or anything. I feel like it's sugar and crap that I don't need. I don't have diabetes, but there's just no need for me to add it to my milk - to each his own. I do sip my milk slowly, though, and enjoy the taste rather than gulp it down.

    But if you "need" chocolate milk, I do recommend the cocoa powder and Splenda option :smile:
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