#78: NUTRITION - Carbohydrates After Training for Fat Loss & Muscle Gain

I was recently asked if there was some benefit to eating carbs (coco pops in particular!) after training and after my podcast on meal timing I thought I should cover the topic of carbs around training to prevent any confusion.

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep78 

TOPICS

03:36 - Does eating carbs after training increase muscle gains

11:45 - Who may benefit from consuming carbs after training?

15:45 - Are you less likely to gain fat if you have carbs after training?

18:45 - How exercise undermines the negative effects of insulin resistance

23:34 - The toxic undertones of why people eat coco pops after training

26:37 - Do chrononutrition and metabolic flexibility play a part in carb timing