Berries in post workout drink?

[Cobin]

I was wondering if berries would be good for carbs and sugar in a post workout drink, I got this nasty tasting protein powder but with berries it taste awesome.


Berries 3/4cup 70 calories 10g sugar 15g carb
Honey 19g sugar 17g carb 60 calories
1 Banana
8oz water
2 scoops protein powder 44g protein 220cals


Hows that look for a post workout shake?

 

[gymtime]

Of course it tastes great with all that sugar in it. Way too much my friend, sorry.

Best carb to add to a post-workout shake is maltodextrin.

 

[Cobin]

Of course it tastes great with all that sugar in it. Way too much my friend, sorry.

Best carb to add to a post-workout shake is maltodextrin.

Where can I get that? I heard some people taking 80g dextrose post workout, if you add mine together is 29g sugar, didn't seem like alot to me. Thanks


Edit: also is that maltodextrin carbs and sugar together or would I still have to add some simple carbs or sugar to my drink?

 

[gymtime]

Not all simple carbs are created equal. 29gr of fructose (sugar) is A LOT of sugar. You'd be better off adding Cocoa Puffs fo your shake.

Maltodextrin is a simple carb that does not produce the insulin spike that fructose does, which is important when dieting. Dextrose is a good post workout carb as well, but not as good as md. You can get it at any nutrition store. It's very cheap.

 

[Cobin]

Ok thanks, How much should I add to my post workout shake? Karma to you good sir.

 

[gymtime]

I put in about half a cup. That seems like a lot, but it mixes up well.

 

[rez]

doesnt the amount of carbs (malto) depend on how much u weigh/bf etc?