Ok so in previous posts I talked about the benefits of eating brown carbs and how they stabilize your blood sugar levels and keep you fuller longer. I also noted how white carbs have a high glycemic value and peak your energy levels which later cause your body to crash. Well, despite the bad rap that white carbs get, they do come in handy. However, the key to eat them correctly is the timing.
After you finish an intense workout session your glycogen stores (your body's main fuelsource) are depleted and need to be replenished ASAP. The three hours following your workout your body is more open to accepting nutrients and it needs them quickly to recover. In this case the best foods to restore your body's energy levels are white carbs.
Huh!?!?!? Blasphemy you say? Well no it isn't.
High glycemic foods are an ideal choice to replenish your carb levels. Because white carbs are absorbed into the blood stream quickly your body makes better use of the energy. Studies show that poor car replenishment post workout leads to reduced training performances in later training bouts. A good source to replenish your carb and protein levels are electrolyte drinks like power-aide. However, food or fruit would better fuel your body.
Happy Monday Folks...it's a gorgeous day here in Jersey and I am loving it ...ttyl peeps
Source: Advanced Concepts of Personal Training. Brian D. Biagioli
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