After reading the nutrition drinks thread, does anyone believe that eating protein bars after a workout, specifically during that "recovery window" is beneficial, or am I just buying into society's fad trap?
I have had the Powerbar Protein Power and I'm not sure if its good to eat afterwards or not. What do you think? Should I be eating this if I am trying to lose weight?
Serv Size 78g = 1 bar
Calories 300
Calories From Fat 50
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 1%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carb 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 19g
Protein 23g 46%
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I believe there is good science behind the recommendations for recovery food. It is not just a fad. Google chocolate milk recovery and you will find studies to show that the carb/protein balance of chocolate milk is beneficial to recovery from strenuous exercise.
As for that protein bar - it is up to you to decide if an extra 300 calories per day is what you need. If your swimming is not particularly demanding the recovery food may be unnecessary or too many calories.
If you want to lose weight now and are making progress keep in mind that adding 300 cals 5 times per week is worth about 2 lbs per month. If you are not losing weight right now adding these calories will cause weight gain unless you eliminate those calories somewhere else.
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Former Member
I believe there is good science behind the recommendations for recovery food. It is not just a fad. Google chocolate milk recovery and you will find studies to show that the carb/protein balance of chocolate milk is beneficial to recovery from strenuous exercise.
As for that protein bar - it is up to you to decide if an extra 300 calories per day is what you need. If your swimming is not particularly demanding the recovery food may be unnecessary or too many calories.
If you want to lose weight now and are making progress keep in mind that adding 300 cals 5 times per week is worth about 2 lbs per month. If you are not losing weight right now adding these calories will cause weight gain unless you eliminate those calories somewhere else.
