This only-mildly-obtuse piece in the L.A. Times attempts to explain the science behind the search for the perfect high-performance food. Geezer will do his readers the great service and of cutting directly to the chase:
"At this year’s American College of Sports Medicine meeting in New
Orleans," the Times reports,"researchers from the University of Texas at Austin reported
that a bowl of wheat flakes with milk was just as effective in boosting
exercise recovery as a specially formulated sports drink — by
providing a good balance of glycogen-restoring carbohydrates as well as
protein for muscle repair. Another tried-and-true recovery drink for
many athletes is chocolate milk — it’s protein- and carb-rich, with
fluid, potassium and cocoa antioxidants to boot."
Read more, at some risk of confusion, in the L.A. Times.
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Saturday, May 31, 2025
How about a big bowl of wheat flakes with chocolate milk? That’s the new breakfast of this champion!
I suggest that the criteria of time brings into account which of these 2 to take. The closer to a liduid state the quicker the absorption into the muscle tissue. Before my morning workout, 1 hour before, I take a whey shale with 1/2 a bannana, 1 1/4 cups of skim milk,. a shot of ceatine … and blast it in the mixer. Afterwards I have 2 cups of coffee to start my metabolism. It works well for me. Tom Watson, CPT – NPTI
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