After a workout I drink Whey Protein, but today???

Question

Usually I drink Whey Protein after a workout but today I was away from my powders so I ate some chicken and some Hamburger meat. Is that just as good, probably good because I shouldn't always relly on my powders. Change it up every once in a while??

Answer 1

whey is optimum for post workout to begin the recovery phase from exercise. whey and other protein powders are high in branched chain amino acids. they enter the bloodstream very rapidly and are metabolized directly by skeletal muscle. when whey is consumed with water BCAA's can reach the bloodstream in 15-20 minutes as compared to 1.5-2 hours with whole food proteins like meat and poultry