Can I take whey protein in banana shake post workout

mast_kalandar · Post by **mast_kalandar** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:19 am

I have read many articles on post workout meal which says that one should take whey protein along with carbs. Is it ok to have whey protein in banana shake. Here is the composition

500 ml skimmed milk
3 medium sized Banana
1 scoop (30 gms) of whey protein.

Please let me know if its fine or do I need to make some changes to it.

Thanks

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:08 pm

So you're having 3 bananas in your shake?

g_the_v · Post by **g_the_v** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:59 am

I can't see why having bananas with the whey would be a problem, although 3 might be a bit overkill, as they will provide about 52g or so of carbohydrate, but nearly 45g of that will be sugar. Maybe just 2 bananas, or go for a shake that has a mix of protein and complex carbs?

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:08 pm

I would actually have the banana prior to working out and have another form of carb after working out. Some research shows that taking in dextrose and maltodextrin right after working out (along with some protein) is best for rapidly restoring glycogen (energy) stores. Sooo if you wanted to do a shake after working out you could simply buy a product that has a combo of protein, dextrose and maltodextrin and have that right after working out. I would then wait an hour or so and have a complex carb with a little more protein (for instance oatmeal with eggwhites is a good choice). Does that make sense?

Heres a good article:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topicoftheweek37.htm

Hope this helps!

Cassie

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:35 pm

Another option would be to combine Crushed Oats and Honey in your shakes. Banana won't digest too well, combined with other things in the stomach.