Q: I never know how to best feed my body after a workout. A lot of fast acting carbs or more sustained carbs that are stable and don't spike blood sugar - which is best? A: Fast acting carbs, like dextrose, ingested directly after a workout does cause a spike of insulin. But insulin isn't just fat-producing, it's also highly anabolic, and that's the caveat. Yes, too much insulin activity around meal time can cause visceral fat to build up and cause a distended belly. However, it's different after a workout, and you don't exactly OVERDO/ OVEREAT after workouts. Take in 25 - 35 grams of dextrose or other fast-acting carb post-workout, along with 10 grams of BCAAs and 2-4 grams of glutamine. But keep in mind that there isn't a lot of carb storage after serious workouts, merely replacement ...

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Q:  Is it important to eat straight after a workout and, if so, what sort of food should I be eating to support muscle recovery and growth? A: What you do immediately after your workout is a vital factor in your bodybuilding success. It is at this time that the body is primed for optimum uptake of nutrients. The workout has traumatized your muscles, torn them down and depleted your glycogen levels. Your body is not only crying out for nutrition to reverse these conditions, it is actually ready to utilize them a lot more efficiently. For instance, protein synthesis is enhanced and carbohydrates are converted to glycogen up to 125% more efficiently immediately after a workout. Studies also indicate that a decent carb/protein ratio meal immediately after the workout will enhance insulin and growth hormone levels. If you’re ...

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Q: Is it important to eat straight after a workout and, if so, what sort of food should I be eating to support muscle recovery and growth? A: What you do immediately after your workout is a vital factor in your bodybuilding success. It is at this time that the body is primed for optimum uptake of nutrients. The workout has traumatized your muscles, torn them down and depleted your glycogen levels. Your body is not only crying out for nutrition to reverse these conditions, it is actually ready to utilize them a lot more efficiently. For instance, protein synthesis is enhanced and carbohydrates are converted to glycogen up to 125% more efficiently immediately after a workout. Studies also indicate that a decent carb/protein ratio meal immediately after the workout will enhance insulin and growth hormone levels. If you’re not taking advantage ...

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