Liquid vs Solid
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UFTriGator posted 26 weeks ago.
Liquids absorb more quickly into your system. The time period right after a workout (usually about 30 min or so) is when your body is searching for replenishment and is going to try to suck up everything you put into it. It's a lot easier to absorb a liquid than to digest solid food, which can't really happen in 30 min, causing you to miss that window of increased absorption and maximum recovery. The best method is to take liquid recovery (simple carbs and protein) immediately after a workout and put nothing else into your body for 30 minutes afterwards.
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llrauh posted 26 weeks ago.
Your body is MAINLY looking for lost carbs immediately after a workout...so if I were you, I would nix the "protein recovery" for a couple hours later, at lunch or dinner or whatever...THEN you can chow on the chicken (or whatever it is you eat for protein...) and feel better about it. Right after a workout def. focus on drinking your carbs, like UFTriGator said. He's on the moneyyyy.
My dad recently asked me which is better, liquid or solid food protein for recovery?