slow burning carbs and post workout

[mit37]

i was just what slow burning carbs do u guys eat right after a workout...i read threads that its vital to eat carbs immeadiately after workout, so i was wondering what carbs do u eat the minute u finish ur workout...i want someting that i can eat in the locker room right after the gym and was wondering if graperuits or strawberries were along with a protein shake...

thanx

 

[Arnold]

no, you do not want slow burning carbs post work-out!

post workout, fructose is not ideal, maltodextrin and dextrose are.

if you have no choice but fruit, eat fruits high in glucose like grapes and bananas.

and I assume that you're also drinking a protein shake, preferably whey, post work-out as well.

 

[derekisdman]

I dunno...I eat slow burners after workout, I know fit freak does too. Depends on how big of a spike you want I guess.

 

[naturalguy]

it's not just about the spike, it's about getting the carbs into your muscles quickly to start recuperation and to stop cortisol. You should have a shake of whey with dextrose.

 

[Arnold]

yup, it's the ultimate time to replenish glycogen stores, as well as stop catabolism, and induce anabolism.

 

[Barlog]

Originally posted by Prince
yup, it's the ultimate time to replenish glycogen stores, as well as stop catabolism, and induce anabolism.

Correct and also "natural guy".

 

[patbuck]

Ok but is fat fine after workout?
I have
30 gr dextrose
2scoop whey
2 the spoon Flax oil

But somebody told me that fat was slowing down absorbtion???

 

[naturalguy]

you would not want fat immediately post workout as that would slow down the absorbtion of carbs & protein.

 

[patbuck]

I'm having Dextrose.
But I think that the kind I have give me heart burn.

Instead of dextrose powder can I have it from a food source?
What will be the best food source for dextrose?

 

[derekisdman]

Where do you guys get your dextrose anyway? I was looking at some here http://www.1fast400.com/product_info.php?products_id=510 . Think this is fine? It seems awfully cheap.

 

[oaktownboy]

Originally posted by derekisdman
Where do you guys get your dextrose anyway? I was looking at some here http://www.1fast400.com/product_info.php?products_id=510 . Think this is fine? It seems awfully cheap.
It's supposed to be.

 

[warl0rd]

Dextrose? Can you actually buy dextrose in a bottle or something?

 

[RnRGirl]

On the website it says this replaces regular sugar. Can you use it in cooking, coffee and things like that. I guess what I'm asking is can Dextrose be used instead of Splenda... that stuff is expensive.

Thanks

 

[Jodi]

Hell no. That will cause an insulin spike. Stick with splenda.

 

[RnRGirl]

Wow that must of been a really bad question not only do I get a "No" I get a "Hell No"

 

[Jodi]

Dextrose is a form of sugar. Read THIS

Also, TP's carb cycling doesn't follow the Post workout insulin spike

 

[sentricyphen]

well mit just try it out for one cycle and see how much fat/water vs muscle you gain.

it works good for me. but some people's bodies cannot use that much sugar at a time

 

[derekisdman]

Originally posted by Jodi
Dextrose is a form of sugar. Read THIS

Also, TP's carb cycling doesn't follow the Post workout insulin spike

Well according to these guys it's not about the spike necessarily, it's about quickly absorbing the carbs.

 

[RnRGirl]

I read the article. Has anyone tried Whey Low??? Type D, Granular ?

 

[derekisdman]

What does your post work out meal look like p-funk?

 

[Jodi]

Oh yeah Funky!

I'm splitting this! This needs it own thread.

 

[mit37]

if i do the spike....do i have to mix malto in the protein shake or can i take one after the other.... im asking because right now i am using kool aid and i hate mixing it with 2 scoops of protein cause it give it a funny taste..... so i was wondering if i can have the kool aid and then 5 min later drink the protein shake..... thanx for the replies

 

[P-funk]

Originally posted by derekisdman
What does your post work out meal look like p-funk?

Right now, and for the past year or so, I have been mixing 2 scoops of whey and 1/2-2/3c raw uncooked oats for my post workout meal. But I am thinking of changing it up and going with a straigh up meal replacement shake like MET-RX or Myoplex for a while to see how that works.

 

[naturalguy]

Originally posted by P-funk
Right now, and for the past year or so, I have been mixing 2 scoops of whey and 1/2-2/3c raw uncooked oats for my post workout meal. But I am thinking of changing it up and going with a straigh up meal replacement shake like MET-RX or Myoplex for a while to see how that works.

You would be better off with the Met-RX or Myoplex as they have maltodextrin which is higher glycemic however they don't have enough carbs, only about 22 grams.

 

[naturalguy]

Originally posted by mit37
if i do the spike....do i have to mix malto in the protein shake or can i take one after the other.... im asking because right now i am using kool aid and i hate mixing it with 2 scoops of protein cause it give it a funny taste..... so i was wondering if i can have the kool aid and then 5 min later drink the protein shake..... thanx for the replies

It's no problem to take them 5 mins. apart.

 

[P-funk]

I am not concerned about the carb amount as much as I am concerend about the calorie amount. The 1/2c of oats I eat after my workout right now only contains 23g of carbs. I always use whey but have never done the meal replacment shakes. Are there any that you recomend? Also, do the meal replacment shakes mix well in a shaker bottle? I wouldn't think that they would because they are a lot thicker than whey?

 

[naturalguy]

Originally posted by P-funk
I am not concerned about the carb amount as much as I am concerend about the calorie amount. The 1/2c of oats I eat after my workout right now only contains 23g of carbs. I always use whey but have never done the meal replacment shakes. Are there any that you recomend? Also, do the meal replacment shakes mix well in a shaker bottle? I wouldn't think that they would because they are a lot thicker than whey?

The newer MRP's mix up great in a shaker. I happen to love Lean Mass Matrix by Prolab although it is not great for postworkout as it has whole grain carbs and added fiber. Lean Body by Labrada is great, I love their chocolate peanut butter flavor.

 

[P-funk]

thanks, I'll try them out.

 

[Tha Don]

Originally posted by naturalguy
You would be better off with the Met-RX or Myoplex as they have maltodextrin which is higher glycemic however they don't have enough carbs, only about 22 grams.

could i use a weight gainer that has whey and maltodextrins in as my PWOS then? (aka Progain from maximuscle)

or should I go with just whey (and maybe a engery tab for the glucose, lol did that today)

or... should I stop bein lazy and go get some dextrose, also how much dextrose do i need

(bear in mind i'm cutting right now)

thanks

 

[naturalguy]

It doesn't have to be dextrose, I am not familiar with that gainer but if it is whey and maltodextrin and if it is low in fat and low in fiber than it is a good choice.

Is there a link to that product or a website? I would like to check it out.