Carbs after workout

**xplicit** · 04-01-2002, 10:29 AM

I heard after working out in the gym when you get home you shoiuld try and eat a carbs like potatoes that are high in G I.
Somethign with the sugar carring the insulin threw the blood faster to get to your muscles. I read it in a magazine im not 100 correct but can anyone verify it ?

**Farmer** · 04-01-2002, 05:36 PM

Yeah you want to take in a high GI (glycemic index) carb so it will convert to glucose faster in the blood and replenish the lost glycogen during your workout. Right now I am taking a banana and my protein/glutamine powder to my gym and having it mixed after I get done. The banana is like a 51 on the GI scale which is good but baked potatos and yams are also really good. Gatorade is another one that is high on the scale. Hope this helps.

Peace

**xplicit** · 04-01-2002, 09:24 PM

Thanks it does i make sure i have 2 potatoes when i get home from the gym with my protein drink that i put a banana in lol Look at that i got all the thigns u mentioned in there i feel like i mdoing right now lol thanks brother

**Farmer** · 04-02-2002, 12:26 AM

No, prob bro. Its really important to get carbs in after a workout because if not your body will use the protein for the energy instead and you will be losing the muscle building benefits.

peace

good luck with yer training