[tkoking]

i recommend syntha-6 cookies and creme. i drink 1 after workout before i go to bed, and in the morning first thing ill drink some muscle milk. syntha-6 is a very good shake though.

[Nate]

Originally Posted by EasyKO

What do you mean by this? Water goes through your digestive system instead of staying in you too, doesn't it?

Of course, but some people maintain that the nature of milk and dairy makes you expel faster, so some of your protein could end up less thoroughly digested by the time you..excrete.

Don't quote me but I've heard the arguement more then once, and personally I don't use any dairy in my shakes

[Cromwell]

Originally Posted by AmatuerMMA

-Raw egg whites if u have the stomach for it.

Yeah, like if you're somehow immune to food poisoning via salmonella bacterial infection...

Cromwell

[Cromwell]

Originally Posted by EasyKO

What do you mean by this? Water goes through your digestive system instead of staying in you too, doesn't it?

I think he meant if the milk spoils and you drink it, you may get a wicked case of the shits and lose the nutritional value of the drink...lol!

But, if milk is fresh, it is great for a workout supplement! Fat-free skim has an excellent ratio of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Dairy is only a problem if one is lactose intolerant.

Cromwell

[Cromwell]

Oh, and about the shakes, get the powder, because it is more cost effective. Use a blender, as it doesn't mix very well much of the time. Consider mixing it in milk, as it tastes better and adds nutrients. Just check the nutritional ratios of the overall drink.

Beyond that, all powders are NOT the same. There are numerous amino acids, etc., that comprise a protein powder. The greater the variety the better. L-Glutamine is a nice one to have, as it is said to help with soreness. The cheaper brands will often have a rather limited variety of amino acids and way too much fat and/or sugar. You want a fairly lean protein shake.

That being said, I would try to get much of my protein from lean meats: chicken, fish, turkey, etc. However, be careful about eating certain fish too often. There is a serious problem with mercury contamination with many farmed fish and the like. Do your homework!

Cromwell

[EasyKO]

Originally Posted by Nate

Of course, but some people maintain that the nature of milk and dairy makes you expel faster, so some of your protein could end up less thoroughly digested by the time you..excrete.

Don't quote me but I've heard the arguement more then once, and personally I don't use any dairy in my shakes

yeah i just switched myself to water in protein shake instead of milk after talking to soul about this.. I'll believe it.

[hazzius]

chocolate powder, milk, and peanut butter

[Cromwell]

You all have to be careful about peanut butter for protein. It also has a TON of fat! Figuratively speaking, of course...well, unless you're eating a helluva lot of peanut butter!...=P

Cromwell

[AmatuerMMA]

but if u work out, the fat dosent stay long.