Everywhere I turn I keep hearing about how good it is to eat some fig newtons right after the workout for their supposedly providing you with the essential things you need.I looked at the nutrition facts, though and it does not look that impressive for fig newtons on there, hardly any protein, not many vitamins, just a good amount of carbs, that's about it.So what is their "magic power?"
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First 20-30 minutes after or even during the workout
Dextrose (simple carbs), protein, 4:1 ratio... (Endurox ratio)
Dextrose is corn sugar, it's also app. half the sugar in honey (my preferred source). It doesn't need any post ingestion processing by the body, so it goes straight into the muscles. Add some protein to the mix to aid muscle recovery. My favorite drink is two table spoons of honey, half a scoop of protein powder (app. 10-15g of whey protein), two cups of skim milk. Try it and I guarantee you'll feel your muscles thank you.
Next hour to two:
carbs, protein, other nutrients.
Well balanced meal.
First 20-30 minutes after or even during the workout
Dextrose (simple carbs), protein, 4:1 ratio... (Endurox ratio)
Dextrose is corn sugar, it's also app. half the sugar in honey (my preferred source). It doesn't need any post ingestion processing by the body, so it goes straight into the muscles. Add some protein to the mix to aid muscle recovery. My favorite drink is two table spoons of honey, half a scoop of protein powder (app. 10-15g of whey protein), two cups of skim milk. Try it and I guarantee you'll feel your muscles thank you.
Next hour to two:
carbs, protein, other nutrients.
Well balanced meal.
