Pre-workout: slow-release carbohydrates and protein keep you fuelled without mid-session energy crashes. Post-workout: leucine-rich protein kicks off muscle repair and magnesium stops the cramping. At 190 calories per two tablespoons, it is calorie-dense, compact, and fits in your gym bag. For anyone training in Malaysian heat, the potassium and magnesium content helps maintain hydration balance. Marathon runner or Tuesday badminton, the question is the same: if you are going to push your body, why are you not feeding it something real?
Source: Phillips & Van Loon, Journal of Sports Sciences, 2011 (protein and muscle repair); Institute of Medicine, Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, 2004.
Sources: Source: Phillips & Van Loon, Journal of Sports Sciences, 2011 (protein and muscle repair); Institute of Medicine, Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, 2004.