Protein recovery shakes and the morning after

[Andrew_Culture]

I used to use the High5 Protein Recovery shake after long rides because I thought it was the done thing, then when it ran out I didn't bother buying any more, partly due fiscal embarrassment and partly because I wasn't sure it was making much difference.

Then this weekend I was staying at the in-laws and after a forty mile ride my brother in law offered me some of his chocolate High5 which I mixed with milk, and it tasted lovely! It also appeared to abate the brutal hunger that I have the morning/ afternoon the date after a long ride.

Did I imagine this benefit or is there something in it?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Protein,fat and carbohydrate working in perfect harmony.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Protein,fat and carbohydrate working in perfect harmony.

Which I believe was the unpopular original title for 'Ebony and Ivory'.

 

[Lee_M]

I had one of the high5 chocolate ones as it came free with my new bike.

must admit it did seem to make a difference

not bought any yet though , not cheap

 

[Alun]

Protein replacement drinks do seem to work, but try "normal" chocolate milk as a low cost alternative, or even standard cow's milk. Chocolate milk doesn't need to be kept in the fridge (if you're away from home) and of course tastes of chocolate !

 

[jowwy]

full fat milk with nesquik for me - awesome recovery drink.

 

[uclown2002]

i have some whey protein which I'm using up. Once that's gone then going to have a little cheese and glass of milk; plenty of protein there!

 

[dom4658]

if i'm splashing out i'll go for the "for goodness shake", however most of the time, i cant afford them. I find a mix of Whey protein and dextrose/malodextrin does the job for me! Buy it in bulk from somewhere like myprotein and its not too expensive at all.
however if not that i might have some whey and then some form of simple carbs

 

[mip]

One of these http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-diet-whey/10530657.html (voucher code: MP650800) after a ride helps me get through until meal time.

 

[VamP]

I've half a tub of whey at home, which I have not touched in a year.

Real food is much better than that processed stuff.

 

[Judderz]

Whey protein for me after a ride, and amino acid tablets. Use creatine from time to time too.

 

[Radchenister]

Banana or a pear and a glass or two of water when straight in; a cup of Co-op 99 tea about 10 mins after return, sometimes sneak a small glass of kids chocolate milk - then a proper meal after clean up.

Two 'home grown' poached eggs on wholemeal toast for breakfast the morning after - more tea.

Carrots and apples to fill in the hunger pangs in between, plenty of water.

 

[tadpole]

Cooked/grilled chicken Breast, more protein, same calories per serving.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Natural whey protein with rice or oat milk, with powdered spirulina and occasionally some fruit or cherry concentrate. And a dash of honey to liquidise it all up.

 

[Breedon]

I Used whey protein but i'm trying out Recovery XS from my protein just tryed it today seems to being the trick