Quote (cseitz71690 @ Jan 31 2011 12:58am)
What would you consider the best post-workout carbs?
I've been doing a banana and 30g waxy maize in my shake. So around 50-60g of carbs.
Any other ideas? Like oatmeal, apple juice, pureed fruit?
Hey man.
Theres a few selections. As you already know, about 30-60g of fast acting carbs are needed (minimum) along with at least another 30-60g slower acting carbs. (PWO on bulking).
Waxy Maize and bananas are great, however there are many other choices including:
First Method (original)
50/50 mix of Dextrose and Maltodextrin. This is the old tride and true method of getting the PWO carbs. 50g of each should be plenty.
Second method (natural)
60g sugar worth of grape juice/puree/preserves/etc and 1 large cooked sweet potato. This is the more natural whole food approach.
Third Method (delicious)
60g sugar worth of simple candy or flat soda or gatorade and 1 large serving of brown rice and black beans. This is the tastiest approach in my opinion.
Fourth Method (newest)
30-60g waxy maize and/or 30-60g banana or other fruit. Straight complex carbs w/ PWO meal.
Personally, for overall effectiveness, I think they all are fine. The small differences between these are left up to personal preference and mostly overall health concerns vs immediate gratification.
hope this helps.