what to eat after evening practice

RE: what to eat after evening practice

Sojerz — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:48:46 GMT

Protein, carbs, and water within about 30+ minutes, I've read. Muscles are most ready to utilize protein during that period after working out. I've used low fat chocolate milk, low fat Greek yogurt, and/or cereal with skim milk quite a bit, sometimes with fruit or berries. Almonds are a good source of protein too, but I'm not sure if they have the full range of amino acids found in animal protein or what difference that might make. A lean whole food high in protein, like - fish, chicken, pork, or lean beef should work well. Whole foods are generally regarded as a better source of protein than processed food, but in a pinch... Have veggies too, both for their nutrients and to promote alkaline blood pH, which apparently helps muscle growth especially later in life. Proteins are generally acidic, so I guess don't over do them. And have your :cake: and eat it too.

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Bill Sive — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:37:58 GMT

My Physician suggested milk alternatives like Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Soy Milk etc.

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__steve__ — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 06:59:53 GMT

The problem with milk is that many people have milk protein allergies or are lactose intolerant without knowing it.I was tested and found to have both.Eliminating milk from my diet made my GI problems disappear. I'm going to eliminate milk for a week to see if my GI calms down

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orca1946 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:25:23 GMT

OOPPS I forgot about bad milk reactions. How about when & what do you eat BEFORE swim practice?

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Elaine Krugman — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:22:42 GMT

thanks for the clarification, Ande ... that helps me narrow it down. So I will rule out eating wake (which I might have eaten during practice), as well as my words (also quite possibly consumed earlier). I'll also restrain myself from eating food that is dancing, such as this banana, which is clearly determined to keep people up too late at night.:banana: :lmao:That was good! Ande, you have to admit you deserve some :blah: for your wise-a$$ comment! ;)

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Allen Stark — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:53:19 GMT

The problem with milk is that many people have milk protein allergies or are lactose intolerant without knowing it.I was tested and found to have both.Eliminating milk from my diet made my GI problems disappear. A small,high protein snack before bedtime will help with sleep and supposedly helps with nocturnal HGH secretion.

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shera — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:51:43 GMT

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FindingMyInnerFish — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:37:01 GMT

food LOL! Not wine? ;)

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Former Member — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:32:26 GMT

I get back from my evening practice at about 10:30pm. I try to have a smoothie with milk, protein powder, peanut or almond butter, and a frozen banana which works out to about 700 calories. If you had a good practice I think you need the calories. Sometimes I am lazy and have just protein powder in milk.

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orca1946 — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:22:10 GMT

Do I remember a saying about drinking a warm glass of milk to aid in sleeping?

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knelson — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 10:28:47 GMT

I'm afraid the chocolate in milk would keep me wired. I doubt you have to worry about it. There is not much caffeine in chocolate milk.

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Bill Sive — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 10:10:34 GMT

I keep a banana in my swim bag for after swim workouts. I also have a few nutrition bars in my backpack too. I eat a small cup of yogurt (greek style) when I get home.

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shera — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 06:50:34 GMT

Thanks for the replies! Yes, I eat dinner beforehand. It sounds like I need to find a way to get more protein. I'm afraid the chocolate in milk would keep me wired. I want to get to sleep as soon as possible. I've been eating a bowl of cereal. Maybe I should pack a little plain milk to eat with something (for example, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some carrots) on my way home.

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ande — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:06:43 GMT

food

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orca1946 — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 11:24:32 GMT

I get a McDonalds southwest salad with grilled chicken & eat it at home at about 10 pm after swim practice.

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flystorms — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 09:49:41 GMT

You might want to just do a glass or small box of chocolate milk. It's a good source of carb/protein replacement post-workout and would be good to get you through the night. I assume you have a small dinner of some kind before practice, huh?

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orca1946 — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 07:24:45 GMT

I also make up a protein shake of milk + choc. protein powder from Costco + cottage cheese+ ice = good for you shake with my salad.

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FindingMyInnerFish — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:49:01 GMT

A good topic--I have an evening practice from which I get home late also. Usually, I have some kind of protein bar right afterward (en route home), sometimes also a few pieces of cheese or a cup of soup when I'm home. This seems to work okay. I keep hearing about the benefits of chocolate milk, but I haven't tested that out. I don't drink much milk to begin with--some on my cereal in the morning, and a sip or two w/ my supplements before bedtime. (For some reason, they go down more comfortably w/ milk than with water.)