6 Best Post-Workout Foods to Help You Refuel
Thinking about rewarding yourself for a good workout with a bucket of fries and a bacon cheeseburger? Think again. What you eat after hitting the gym may just be the most important food you eat all day.
Some quick gym science...
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YOURMUSCLESHOP 6 BEST POST WORKOUT FOODS
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Nutrient Timing
Every once in a while, we get a study that either confirms or helps direct bodybuilding practices. This is one of those studies.
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These researchers found that eating every 3-hours was more effective at maintaining protein synthesis rates over a 12-hour period than eating a smaller protein... -
Avoid Alcohol after training to gain muscle.
This study compared the effects of consuming 25g of protein to 25g of protein plus alcohol after a workout. It was found that consuming alcohol after a workout severely impaired post-workout muscle protein synthesis. If your goal is to gain muscle, avoid alcohol after your workout and consume alcohol... -
Post Carbs - What you really need.
A study found that consuming high GI carbs after a workout was more effective at replenishing muscle glycogen levels than consuming low GI carbs. White rice, white bread, and sugary cereals are all great options if you are needing to replenish carbs rapidly (e.g at a competition where you have multiple... -
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