I recently started paying a lot more attention to what I am eating. I have been good about not eating any junk food etc. My question is in regards to carbohydrates after a workout.
I stay away from processed sugars and carbs, but from reading around I see that it's recommended to eat simple carbs immediately after a workout for quicker digestion.
What I will usually eat right after a workout is about 1 cup of plain non-fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 scoop of whey concentrate protein powder. I will mix in dry fruit, such as dates, figs, some kind of dry berry etc.
1) I found that while dry fruit is high in sugar, it can also be high in fiber. Does the fiber slow digestion of the protein and/or sugar?
2) I also read that fructose doesn't digest as quickly as other sugars, does this technically make fruit a complex carb?
3) Sometimes instead of dried fruit, I will mix in raw oatmeal and let it sit overnight with the yogurt mix so that it's ready the next morning after my workout. I know oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate. Does eating complex carbs immediately post workout slow digestion of protein in a way that hinders recovery?
The common theme is that you want to refuel properly 30 to 60 minutes post workout. So is it possible that eating complex carbs with your protein right after a workout could be detrimental in any way?
I realize I may be overthinking things, but I figured for anyone already putting in the time to watch what they eat and maintain a proper diet this could be helpful info.
Thanks in advance
I stay away from processed sugars and carbs, but from reading around I see that it's recommended to eat simple carbs immediately after a workout for quicker digestion.
What I will usually eat right after a workout is about 1 cup of plain non-fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 scoop of whey concentrate protein powder. I will mix in dry fruit, such as dates, figs, some kind of dry berry etc.
1) I found that while dry fruit is high in sugar, it can also be high in fiber. Does the fiber slow digestion of the protein and/or sugar?
2) I also read that fructose doesn't digest as quickly as other sugars, does this technically make fruit a complex carb?
3) Sometimes instead of dried fruit, I will mix in raw oatmeal and let it sit overnight with the yogurt mix so that it's ready the next morning after my workout. I know oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate. Does eating complex carbs immediately post workout slow digestion of protein in a way that hinders recovery?
The common theme is that you want to refuel properly 30 to 60 minutes post workout. So is it possible that eating complex carbs with your protein right after a workout could be detrimental in any way?
I realize I may be overthinking things, but I figured for anyone already putting in the time to watch what they eat and maintain a proper diet this could be helpful info.
Thanks in advance