We've already seen that
speed of digestion of protein and carbs is not necessarily as important as we once thought.
The best form of protein immediately after the workout is a whey protein shake because of the
high speed of digestion.
And don't worry
about speed of digestion - the only individuals who REALLY need to be concerned about getting in quickly - digested proteins are endurance athletes and contest - prepping bodybuilders (since these individuals tend to engage in intense activity while the GI system is compromised, in the case of the former, or on an empty stomach, in the case of the latter).
Here is the why and when: Whey Protein
For Speed Of Digestion The real advantage of whey protein is the speed -LSB-...]
Before you rush off to mix a protein shake: While protein before a workout is a great idea,
speed of digestion doesn't seem to matter much.
Fiber helps in controlling
the speed of digestion of foods, thus it controls the blood sugar levels and insulin in your body.
This isn't to say that you shouldn't have carbs after training, you should, but you should worry more about the quality of the source, rather than exact timing or
the speed of its digestion.
First there's
its speed of digestion.
The first is that it increases
the speed of digestion.
Bananas also improve your digestion due to them being high in fiber, which helps regulate
the speed of digestion and allows for regular bowl movements.
Refined flour and sugar increase
the speed of digestion of sugar in the body giving you a sugar rush, an insulin release and a feeling of being hungry when the insulin drops.
The real advantage of whey protein is
the speed of digestion and convenience.
Removal of fat, fibre and protein increases
the speed of digestion.
Dark chocolate decreases
the speed of digestion and keeps you feeling fuller for a longer period of time.
Hydro Whey is one of the newest protein powder formulas and is high up there when it comes to
speed of digestion.
On the other hand, when the fruits are juiced, their sugars are «free» and not coming in with the fiber that helps regulate
the speed of digestion.
(While GI is related to
speed of digestion, it is a measurement that is also related to other aspects of food digestion.)
Fiber helps manage
the speed of digestion, and by keeping digestion in check, you can better regulate the carbohydrate to sugar conversion.
This method is meant to improve
the speed of digestion.
It also changes
the speed of digestion, causing dysfunction at all stages.