Non milk based recovery drinks or protien powders.

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WandRsmom
WandRsmom Posts: 253 Member
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I need some sort of recovery drink for after Insanity, I don't want to buy the actual recovery drink its just too much money *yes, it may be "worth it" but I don't have the cash to spend on a drink*.

I know chocolate milk would be a pretty good cheap alternative but I can't stomach milk especially after a workout out, I would throw it up instantly.

Any suggestions?

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  • momtokgo
    momtokgo Posts: 446 Member
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    What about chocolate soy milk? Or Almond milk? There is also Vega One protein powder (in chocolate) that is really good, but pricey.
  • WandRsmom
    WandRsmom Posts: 253 Member
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    What about chocolate soy milk? Or Almond milk? There is also Vega One protein powder (in chocolate) that is really good, but pricey.

    Thanks for the suggestions. I can't do Almond or soy milk either :(, none sit well on my stomach even when I am not active unfortunately. I will look for the vega One Protein to see the cost.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
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    I use Sunwarrior Warrior Blend protein powder. It is vegan, but also soy free. I mix mine with almond milk, but you can use water.

    Can you tolerate coconut milk?
  • Changemyfate
    Changemyfate Posts: 25 Member
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    I use milk myself, but I often see smoothies made with ice. How about that? Or have you ever juiced (can you borrow someone's to try it out?) I just use my blender to keep the pulp for the fiber...just a thought.
  • erin_zuk
    erin_zuk Posts: 226 Member
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    Sunwarrior or Vega are both fantastic vegan, soy free options.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
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    Why don't u just eat regular food. "recovery" equals protein. Have a piece of chicken. It's already on your grocery list anyway.
  • lisao62
    lisao62 Posts: 80 Member
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    I use rice protein in my smoothies with frozen fruit and water or almond milk
  • alladream
    alladream Posts: 261 Member
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    I use garden of life raw protein stuff, which is vegan sprouted and then ground into a powder. It was worth it on sale--but then again, some nice broth or powerpac/emergen-c packets restore electrolytes too, if that is your goal.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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    you mention "you dont have cash to spend on a drink" so other drink products arent an option I assume.

    your only remaining course of recovery aid is to eat a properly constructed post workout meal.

    Tuna, Chicken, Eggs along with a multivitamin.

    Its not as nutrient, bcaa, protien packed as a scientifically formulated recovery drink, but its your meal, and doenst cost extra then.

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