Losing weight Are artificial protein drinks or bars recommended after training for a diet?

Nutrition after sports: Instead of protein bars snacks rather make yourself

The training was hard grab many to so-called protein bars. They taste sweet and should provide the necessary protein when building muscle. But diet experts warn: These bars are unnecessary and help little. It would be better to ensure the protein supply through a natural diet. The food was easy to prepare.

Expensive and unnecessary products

Although some athletes eat for specific protein intake like special protein bars or drink protein shakes. But such products are usually not only expensive, but in everyday life for the supply of protein is not absolutely necessary, explains the Consumer Service Bavaria in a press release. Even athletes can easily meet their protein requirements via the dietary protein in natural foods and can do without protein supplements. Even sports scientists point out more often that a normal diet is best for muscle growth.

Some athletes try to build their muscles with protein shakes. In the future, more products could be available to them. A Swiss company is planning protein shakes from slaughterhouse waste. (Image: theartofphoto / fotolia.com)

How much protein is necessary

The experts also explain in their communication how much protein is necessary or still healthy. "The daily protein requirement of an adult is 0.8 g per kg of body weight. With this amount already generous security surcharges are included, the actual need is considerably lower, "says Gisela Horlemann, nutrition expert for consumer service Bavaria. This amount also applies to recreational athletes who train two to three times a week.

High protein intake of Germans

However, as the experts report, the protein intake of Germans in reality is significantly higher and thus already in the recommendations for performance and endurance athletes with high training intensity. In addition, one should eat according to recent scientific findings after sports rather high fat. As a result, the body learns to burn more fat instead of carbohydrates when under stress. This has the advantage that the athlete's performance increases and he regenerates faster. Carbohydrates are indeed important, according to experts, but only in a manageable amount.

Natural protein suppliers

Typical protein suppliers that athletes like to resort to are foods such as lean meat, legumes, quark or milk. According to the strength training or similar sports units according to the consumer service Bavaria 15-25 grams of protein are sufficient. Dissolved protein powder contains almost always more of it and some protein bars are also above this value.

You can eat after sport from time to time as a supplement a carbohydrate snack, write the experts. Cheaper and more balanced would be after training, but for example, a glass of low-fat milk with cocoa powder; Milk or quark with a banana or cheese bread. Good is also a traditional muesli bar combined with some natural yoghurt or curd cheese (sb, ad)