Post workout carbs

[jg2243]

I'm currently cutting so
No carbs for me but from what I understand that's the best time for sugar .. Helps spike
Insulin levels which in return helps your body absorbed amino acids and protein ...

[gbrice75]

My post workout carbs consist of 55 grams of carbs however 27 grams are sugar. Is this too much sugar?

I consume less sugar than that in a day when cutting... and only a bit more (via fruit) when adding mass. 'Too much' is subjective, but IMO, yes.

Depends on your goals! If it is to cut then I'd stay away from sugar, Even pwo. Stick to low GI foods instead

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I'm currently cutting so
No carbs for me but from what I understand that's the best time for sugar .. Helps spike
Insulin levels which in return helps your body absorbed amino acids and protein ...

You don't need an insulin spike in order for your body to assimilate nutrients. Sure people still do it, but the whole PWO insulin spike craze is a dying 90's trend. Stable blood glucose and insulin levels are more beneficial than the supposed benefit of an insulin spike, particularly for those who may be insulin resistant.

[teacherman]

Sorry forgot to mention I'm bulking. Would it be better to just eat low gi carbs straight after the workout?

[gbrice75]

Sorry forgot to mention I'm bulking. Would it be better to just eat low gi carbs straight after the workout?

When I was 'bulking' (actually more of an add lean mass plan than a straight bulk), my PWO meal was 1 cup of oats (in my shake) and an apple, so I had a little of both - but the majority was complex, and the simple was mainly fructose, as opposed to BS.

I wouldn't be overly concerned with GI values unless you're eating carbs by themselves (and you shoudn't be). Eating proteins and/or fats along with carbs alters the GI value. What you should be more interested in is GL - Glyc emic Load. Look it up!