From Andrea Metcalf - Reach for protein after your workout
Oct-30-2012

Those who want a trim waistline know the importance of regular exercise. From cardio training to resistance workouts, many people find themselves without an appetite after their strenuous routine. However, consuming both carbohydrates and protein after your workout is key to boosting your metabolism and repairing muscles.
People who regularly engage in resistance training or longer workouts may need more protein in their diets. A position statement published by the ADA, DOC and ACSM recommends that endurance and strength-trained athletes have between 1.2 and 1.7 g/kg (0.5 - 0.8 grams per pound) of protein for the best performance and health. Most people believe the best time to eat protein is with a meal, but given the noted information above for athletes and those that engage in regular exercise maybe we need to rethink our best time for eating or even "drinking" that protein our bodies needs. New to the market place is Gatorade G Series Recovery. It contains 60 calories and 8 grams of protein in an 8 ounce serving, there are 2 servings in the bottle.
The importance of consuming protein directly after a workout is crucial. After exercise, the body begins the process of recovery and preparing for the next challenge. Recovery after at 60-90 minute workout includes the restoring of carbohydrates and fats to the working muscles that supply energy for the workout as well as the metabolic processes of muscle rebuilding. In a workout we tear muscle fibers to rebuild them stronger as they become more efficient with each press, push and pull.
Additionally, high-protein foods take more work to digest, metabolize, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them. They also take longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. Inf fact, in a study published in Nutrition Metabolism, dieters who increased their protein intake to 30 percent of their diet ate nearly 450 fewer calories a day and lost about 11 pounds over the 12-week study without employing any other dietary measures.
Protein is doubly essential for making sure you lose fat, not muscle- it's the secret weapon to better performance.

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