I heard on this article (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topicoftheweek37.htm) that you should spike insulin after a workout with fast digesting carbs. It recommends malodextrin and dextrose(.8 per kg of bodyweight). Now, I know that Dextrose has a high GI index. I think it is 100. I don't have dextrose or malodextrin and have been using cane sugar which I think has a lower GI index than dextrose. Is it bad to put a lot of cane sugar in a protein drink? I am afraid I might get diabetes. How does this compare to drink a 20 oz. of Coke? I know Coke has around 40-50 grams of carbohydrates. I put 40-50 grams of cane sugar in my protein drink (around 4 tablespoons) to spike insulin. Is this the same thing as having coke? or better? or worse?
I have heard a lot of bad things about sugar.
I have heard a lot of bad things about sugar.