Are Smarties good for postworkout?

[Cobin]

I have some glucose tabs but someone told me smarties would be cheaper and are the same thing. Does anyone know for sure? Should I go for smarties or stick to the glucose tabs?


Check this thead for more info:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188243

 

[fogg88]

No way dude. Smarties suck!

 

[fogg88]

But seriously... it's good that you don't just take one person's words at face value. ...here's a few links for you to check out, if you need more convincing:

Smarties nutritional info:
(scroll down to the sixth item)

http://www.smarties.com/nutr.htm

Dextrose = Glucose

http://www.xrefer.com/entry/488592
http://www.xrefer.com/entry/535092

 

[kronk]

I have some glucose tabs but someone told me smarties would be cheaper and are the same thing. Does anyone know for sure? Should I go for smarties or stick to the glucose tabs?


Check this thead for more info:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188243

Yea you can take them (assuming you are also taking your post workout protien) but you are better off getting some dextrose to mix into a protien shake.

Dextrose is key post workout as you need to restore your glycogen stores. I personally take 125 carbs from dextrose after ever workout, along with protien creatine, and r-ala.

Personally, there are not enough dextrose in the candy and you are better off eating glucose tabs, or buying dextrose.

You can get dextrose online at www.supplementdirect.com 11lbs for $10bucks.

 

[fogg88]

Re: Re: Are Smarties good for postworkout?

Personally, there are not enough dextrose in the candy and you are better off eating glucose tabs, or buying dextrose.

Hey Kronk,

I have to respectfully disagree with you on this statement. I did the math in the thread on the supplement board, and the smarties work-out to be cheaper than the glucose tabs on a per-gram basis.

I do agree with you about the protein though, and that using bulk dextrose would be even better for those so inclined.

 

[kronk]

Re: Re: Re: Are Smarties good for postworkout?

Hey Kronk,

I have to respectfully disagree with you on this statement. I did the math in the thread on the supplement board, and the smarties work-out to be cheaper than the glucose tabs on a per-gram basis.

I do agree with you about the protein though, and that using bulk dextrose would be even better for those so inclined.

LOL, you are most likely correct. I didnt really do the math. Bulk Dextrose IMO is the only way to go. I can measure it out perfect and it makes my shakes taste better with the protien, creatine etc.

Cool beans.

 

[b fold the truth]

I chew on glucose tabs mid workout...

B True

 

[Cobin]

But seriously... it's good that you don't just take one person's words at face value. ...here's a few links for you to check out, if you need more convincing:

Smarties nutritional info:
(scroll down to the sixth item)

http://www.smarties.com/nutr.htm

Dextrose = Glucose

http://www.xrefer.com/entry/488592
http://www.xrefer.com/entry/535092

Never doubted you, just wanted to get some more feedback. I hear many different things on these boards so its hard to pick whats the right thing to do for me and my money, thanks for the links.

 

[Cobin]

Never doubted you, just wanted to get some more feedback. I hear many different things on these boards so its hard to pick whats the right thing to do for me and my money, thanks for the links.

Edit: Its also tough, its like Yes I found glucose tabs I am set now, make ap ost just to do a double check and I could be eating smarties! I heard someone comment on eating candy postworkout as just making you fat. Thats why I wanted to double check. Anyone have anymore info?

 

[kronk]

Edit: Its also tough, its like Yes I found glucose tabs I am set now, make ap ost just to do a double check and I could be eating smarties! I heard someone comment on eating candy postworkout as just making you fat. Thats why I wanted to double check. Anyone have anymore info?

Cobin,

Bottom line is this. You need dextrose post workout to replace your glycogen stores. You can eat them during training, or post training.

Your best and cheapest bet is to buy bulk dextrose from the site I mentioned above. If you cant, eat up your glucose tabs or smarties or whatever.

Just try and get 75 grams of carbs or so. If you are bigger, (over 200lbs), I would go for at least 100grams.

Peace

 

[bdog527]

If I could give karma to the one who suggested smarties for post workout I would. I will have to try it.

I think the reason you have heard that candy p/workout will make you fat is becuase most candies are made primarily of high fructose corn syrup. This type of carb will only replace liver glycogen stores. It will do nothing for muscle glycogen. Once liver glycogen stores are full the remaining gets converted into triglycerides. Triglycerides=fat.

 

[Cobin]

If I could give karma to the one who suggested smarties for post workout I would. I will have to try it.

I think the reason you have heard that candy p/workout will make you fat is becuase most candies are made primarily of high fructose corn syrup. This type of carb will only replace liver glycogen stores. It will do nothing for muscle glycogen. Once liver glycogen stores are full the remaining gets converted into triglycerides. Triglycerides=fat.

AH ok, thanks. And Smarties main ingredient is dextrose, so therefore would be good for postworkout.

 

[Cobin]

Cobin,

Bottom line is this. You need dextrose post workout to replace your glycogen stores. You can eat them during training, or post training.

Your best and cheapest bet is to buy bulk dextrose from the site I mentioned above. If you cant, eat up your glucose tabs or smarties or whatever.

Just try and get 75 grams of carbs or so. If you are bigger, (over 200lbs), I would go for at least 100grams.

Peace

How many G is in an 11lb tub and how long does it last you Kronk?

 

[Puc]

this is retarded.

i mean really retarded.

hell fucking yes u can eat smarties.

dextrose is just smarties without the flavor added. okay it has a fancy name which i am sure makes all the bbers feel cool. try tangy taffy or a twix. you will never fucking notice the difference.

 

[Cobin]

this is retarded.

i mean really retarded.

hell fucking yes u can eat smarties.

dextrose is just smarties without the flavor added. okay it has a fancy name which i am sure makes all the bbers feel cool. try tangy taffy or a twix. you will never fucking notice the difference.

Thank you for expressing your opinion.