What forms of protein should you intake after a workout? I usually go straigh home and down a protein shake?

Question

But, what if you can't get to some protein right away, what can you get on the run that is a sufficient amount (at least 25g)?

Answer 1

It is best if you take whey protein isolate right after you workout. I take a shaker cup with protein powder in it with me to the gym. Right after my last set, I add water, shake it up, and drink it down. This is much better than waiting until you get home.

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This will explain the importance of getting your protein on time.

Answer 2

From wholefoods, I will eat some salmon after my work-out sometimes (3.5 oz of salmon can give you 27g of protein). Other foods I take: skim milk, yogurt, egg whites, chicken brests, whey protein isolates, beans, etc after a workout.

Or, if you cannot prepare a shake or have an appointment following, how about amino acids in capsules or tablets, it's handy just pop some of them right after your lifting, there should be a water machine in the gym.

Another alternative is the protein bar, but it's hard to get a decent one, read the label very carefully before you buy. Don't worry too much, it's OK to have your shake a little bit later than usual (within an hour is OK).

Rome was not built in one day.

List of high protein foods ==> http://heartspring.net/list_of_high_protein_foods.html
http://www.weightlossforall.com/protein_content_from_good_source.htm

Pure amino acids + other products ==> http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/amino.html

Whey protein isolates and concentrates + other products ==> http://www.nicemuscle.com/category1072.htm

Liquid protein ==> http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ids/new.html

High protein diet? ==> http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fawnia4.htm

^_^ good luck