Nuts post workout??
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thehitman posted 2 years ago.
BrianB wrote:
Quick question on post workout nutrition....
I drink Endurox after nearly every workout and I eat a decent sized handful of cashews, almonds, walnuts as well. The protein, anti-ox, good fats and salt should be good for recovery combined with the Endurox.....do you all agree?
You want to re-fuel your muscles ASAP, and all that fat and protein are only going to slow the process down. 80/20 carbs/protein is said to be best immediately after a workout. Have the nuts as a snack later.
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CAcyclingFAN posted 2 years ago.
I have read the same as Hitman suggests. Too much fat and/or protein can slow the absorbtion process down. However, you do want to eat a good meal within a few hours after a hard workout or race just do the endurox right away and wait about an hour for the meal.
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
Yes...I'm usually nuts after a workout.
I mean...what else can I say...Hitman and The Fan have it right.
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cutri posted 2 years ago.
Post workout is the time when you will absorb nutrients the fastest. You don't need to replenish your fat stores but you do need to replenish your glycogen stores for your next workout and you need protein to rebuild your damaged muscles. Although taking the fat in itself isnt a problem it will limit the amount of protein and glucose that you can absorb. Eat the nuts more than an hour after your workouts.
Quick question on post workout nutrition....I just read the Recovery Nutrition: There is more work to do after your workout!
article from the latest newsletter. The following paragraph is great info, but it does not mention nuts:
"When selecting carbohydrates, choose moderate to high glycemic index (GI) foods. The carbohydrates will be more readily available than low GI foods. This means immediately after exercise you should select foods like fruit, fruit juice, sports drinks, sports bars or gels, bagel, baked potato, or granola bar and avoid very low glycemic index foods like All Bran cereal, oatmeal, multigrain or pumpernickel bread and legumes. The low GI foods are very nutritious, so be sure to include them in your diet at other times throughout the day."
I drink Endurox after nearly every workout and I eat a decent sized handful of cashews, almonds, walnuts as well. The protein, anti-ox, good fats and salt should be good for recovery combined with the Endurox.....do you all agree?