Protein shake

[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. ~LK

[daman1]

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. ~LK

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

[Kim2884]

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.

[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.

[daman1]

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.

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.