What Is My Go-To Post Workout Meal?

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I got a question via YouTube from Adam Proceviat about what is my go-to post workout meal - a shake or actual food, or something else?


At this moment I don't take any shakes, I just consume actual food. I am not against shakes or whatever, but I don't need it, so I don't see why I would spend my money on it. Shakes can be quite expensive in my opinion! And I believe food is better for the body as well. We're designed for that, right?


My go-to post workout meals

My go-to post workout meal in the evenings are low fat quark, usually 500 grams which contains a lot of protein. To be exact 42.5 grams. If I don't eat low fat quark then I go for hard-boiled eggs, usually 2 or 3 which contains I believe around 20-25 grams of protein totally. 

When I train in the morning or early afternoon I also add a banana to it, not for the proteins but for the carbs. For me carbs are not the enemy. I need them because it serves as my fuel. 


Do I take supplements?

I like to stick as much as possible to actual food, but I am also realistic and I don't consume enough fruits and vegetables however I try to, so I do take multivitamins. Two other supplements I take are L-Arginine and Glucosamine. 


Multivitamins

Already for a long time I take Multi Men multivitamins from Body & Fit. The benefits from this one:
  • 1 tablet per day is sufficient
  • Unique "Alpha Male" blend
  • Total from A to Z
  • Super Fruits & Greens blend
  • BCAA & Glutamine Amino blend
  • Contains Arginine, Ginseng and Maca
  • Contains Q10, Ginkgo Biloba and Rhodiola
  • Contains Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Lycopene
  • Special enzymes
  • 365 days a year

It's just a complete solution, so I can keep maximizing my workouts!


L-Arginine

L-Arginine is an amino acid which is involved in a number of different functions in the body such as healing wounds, helping the kidneys remove waste products from the body, maintaining immune and hormone functions and it dilates and relaxes the arteries. It's also good for the heart and that's important for me as I am an ex heart patient. I had 2 heart surgeries in the past because I was suffering from a bad form of cardiac arrhythmia. An old friend of mine had the exact same thing and his mother found him dead on the toilet at 5 in the morning when he was only 18 years old. He just made the decision to do the surgery as he was scared for a long time, but unfortunately he made that decision too late. I had those surgeries when I was 10 and 11 years old I believe, so I am thankful for being alive. And even with that medical history I really messed it up after my 12th year of age, but that's another story... I notice that even with a question like this about nutrition, really personal stuff pops up… Ah well, it is what it is!  


Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound that is chemically classified as an amino sugar.

It serves as a building block for a variety of functional molecules in your body but is primarily recognized for developing and maintaining cartilage within your joints.

Glucosamine is also found in some animal and other non-human tissues, including shellfish shells, animal bones and fungi. Supplemental forms of glucosamine are often made from these natural sources.

Glucosamine is frequently used to both treat and prevent joint disorders, such as osteoarthritis. I use it for my joint health.

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