Protein shake

I usually mix in fruit with my after workout protein shakes as means for replenishing glycogen stores. Is fruit a good source? I assume that the fructose levels are high enough to spike insulin levels considering I don't consume sugar any other time than my protein shake (with the fruit in it). I usually use strawberries(pretty high on the GI charts). Opinions would be great. :elephant: :banana: ~LK

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Originally Posted by lilKimmy2

I usually mix in fruit with my after workout protein shakes as means for replenishing glycogen stores. Is fruit a good source? I assume that the fructose levels are high enough to spike insulin levels considering I don't consume sugar any other time than my protein shake (with the fruit in it). I usually use strawberries(pretty high on the GI charts). Opinions would be great. :elephant: :banana: ~LK

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yes they are fine, BUT u could use something like gatorade as it more simpler carbs and spike your insulin quicker.

Certain fruits will cause an insulin spike, but they won't replenish muscle glycogen, only liver glycogen, so you're better off with something else...and i don't know where you got your information, but strawberries are actually low on the GI charts. Even atkins-worshippers eat them.

For your pwo shake you want something that will illicit a higher insulin spike than strawberries. If you want keep the strwberries and add some dextrose to your shake. Makes for a pretty good darn tasting post-workout drink. Kinda like strawberries and cream flavor.

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Originally Posted by usualsuspect

For your pwo shake you want something that will illicit a higher insulin spike than strawberries. If you want keep the strwberries and add some dextrose to your shake. Makes for a pretty good darn tasting post-workout drink. Kinda like strawberries and cream flavor.

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I used to swear by dextrose, but I tried mixing gatorade with my p.w. shake and have gotten better results. Both are good though.