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Is it good to dine on a protein shake when bodybuilding?

February 23rd, 2010 | Author: Bob

JPA questioned:
I like to work out in the evenings, before dinner, and I noticed that I am not hungry for several hours after that. Since eating is an vital part of bodybuilding, I am wondering whether having a protein shake (60g+ of protein) is a excellent thought as a meal replacement for dinner, or if this will cause catabolism (undesirable loss of muscle mass)? Thanks

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Bodybuilding Tips – Eating Honey Post-Workout

January 11th, 2010 | Author: Bob

Many bodybuilders consume maltodextrin or dextrose for the energy required to complete 60 to 120 minutes weight and cardio training sessions. These carbohydrate sources are selected because of their slow-burning nature, which aids in blood glucose level management following workouts as well. But, many bodybuilders are quickly learning that honey is a fantastic substitute with some additional benefits.

Honey, like dextrose, is terrific in post-workout protein shakes for increasing insulin levels in this very small anabolic growth window. Not only does it provide a different taste (always a plus in the bland world we know as bodybuilding nutrition), but the body, which can really stretch this anabolic window for a longer period of time, also burns it slower. Honey should not replace dextrose as your primary post-workout carbohydrate source. After all, nearly half of its calories come from fructose, the carb flavor that often becomes stout. But it is a viable option to keep on hand should you ever run out of dextrose, if you’re enjoying a cheat meal, or if you’re in a bulking phase and extra calories are what you are seeking. Honey can be bought at any grocery store, and can be a fantastic grab if you’re on the road without a excellent protein shake, and just picking up some lunch meat or other quick protein source following a workout. Knock down 1-2 tablespoons of honey with the meat for maximization of that time period following a workout. A quick food solution (which should always be the exception, not the rule) would be some KFC chicken smothered in honey from their handy honey packets.

Honey also provides additional anti-oxidant effects on the body, making it doubly useful for bodybuilders in that all-vital recovery window following a workout. Be careful if you are allergic to honey (as many are) and consult a doctor if you have any adverse reactions to this tasty and useful food. Delight in the variety and added benefits that honey can provide to your bodybuilding diet!

By: Dane C. Fletcher

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