Candy Post Workout

Hi Phil

The skittles have most of their calories from Dextrose/Glucose. This, along with maltodextrin and waxy maize and other high-GI starches are the ideal carbs to have after training.

Dan of course has a protein shake right after training also. So the candy/sweets is just a different way of delivering the same nutrients post workout. The only disadvantage is that you don't get the extra liquid that would be in a carb shake - although Dan simply drinks more water. The advantage is, he loves the taste of Skittles.

Cheers Mark, I was looking to take my whey after training as normal, but try candy as my post workout carb. I previously mixed a powdered sports drink of some kind into my shake, due to the limitations of supplements here in the middle east - the question is how much candy post workout should I consume to make it beneficial?

I too love skittles, so this was music to my ears learning I could have them post work out with benefit :-)

would raisins be alright to take post workout, or dried apricots? or should I rather stick to fresh fruit?