Protein by itself...

[jenscats5]

I also posted this in the Diet Forum, but again would like the ladies' opinions...

Such as in a protein shake taken after a workout mixed with water.

Wouldn't you want the protein to be absorbed quickly into the system after a workout? If you combine the protein with a fat wouldn't it be absorbed more slowly?

Will protein by itself be converted into sugar in the liver??

I'm confused.....

 

[lil nasty]

I also posted this in the Diet Forum, but again would like the ladies' opinions...

Such as in a protein shake taken after a workout mixed with water.

Wouldn't you want the protein to be absorbed quickly into the system after a workout? If you combine the protein with a fat wouldn't it be absorbed more slowly?

Will protein by itself be converted into sugar in the liver??

I'm confused.....

Hi Jen.....I am by no means an expert but IMO the one time you do want the fast acting simple sugar is right after a workout to speed up the recovery process and you are right the fat will slow that down. The only reason I am cutting out sugar (except for post workout) is because I am going on vacation next month and really trying to lean out. My problem is not the little sugar here and there it is I am a dessert junkie and unless I stay completly away I won't just cheat I will binge

Lil N

 

[jenscats5]

Well, my ? isn't about adding sugar into the shake.....I'm being told that drinking a protein shake with just the protein powder alone will cause the protein to be converted into sugar in the liver.......BS or not??

 

[PBR]

Jenz...go to the thread here about protein powder making you fat....I think Wilson6 answered that question, in that you will get an insulin spike, not a conversion....

 

[jenscats5]

Jenz...go to the thread here about protein powder making you fat....I think Wilson6 answered that question, in that you will get an insulin spike, not a conversion....

Thanks PBR!! Glad to see ya....

Ps - I hate being told different things...

 

[PBR]

Thanks PBR!! Glad to see ya....

Ps - I hate being told different things...

thats the way life seems to be isnt it??? with everything....nice to see you too...been awhile...hope all is well...