What's a good post workout snack for weight loss?

[merakisoul]

I'm vegan (recently transitioned from vegetarian) and I'm trying to figure out a good, simple snack to have within 30 minutes of finishing my workouts since breakfast is always a couple of hours away from then.

I was drinking chocolate milk and thought about almond chocolate milk but read that it doesn't meet the 4:1 ratio. I would love to drink my post snack but I'm not into smoothies and such.

Any ideas? Thanks!

[AdamWW]

4:1 ratio of what?

Weight loss is regulated by the degree of calorie deficit over time, not what you consume in any one meal.

[faithbrah]

nuts? beans? pretty much anything you like, just stay in a caloric deficit

[merakisoul]

4:1 carbs to protein is what I've always read is ideal for a post workout snack/meal. Is that not really true?
I thought about a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter. Would that work? The PB only has peanuts in the ingredients list; nothing is added to it.

[Tucane]

4:1 carbs to protein is what I've always read is ideal for a post workout snack/meal. Is that not really true?
I thought about a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter. Would that work? The PB only has peanuts in the ingredients list; nothing is added to it.

Haven't seen any science to back up that, so not likely to be true.

The only thing you really "need" is a serving of protein for muscle reasons, but even that isn't neccessary to get in ASAP... but if you plan on eating anyway due to life schedule or whatnot, then just eat to your needs for the following hours.

[Mrpb]

If you're trying to build muscle try to get some good quality protein somewhere after your workout.

Peanut butter with toast is relatively low on leucine.

[boo99]

nuts? beans? pretty much anything you like, just stay in a caloric deficit

This

OP, concentrate on maintaining the deficit to reduce weight, not so much the names of the foods

[LukeEverhart]

I'm vegan (recently transitioned from vegetarian) and I'm trying to figure out a good, simple snack to have within 30 minutes of finishing my workouts since breakfast is always a couple of hours away from then.

I was drinking chocolate milk and thought about almond chocolate milk but read that it doesn't meet the 4:1 ratio. I would love to drink my post snack but I'm not into smoothies and such.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Greek yogurt (triple zero has a bit extra protein, 15g per cup) with a smidgeon of, variously, either almond shavings, raw oats, or blueberries, or some mix of, mixed in is a nice option imo.
Alternatively, if you get a nicely hydrolyzed whey protein isolate and mix half a scoop in with a cup of greek yogurt, stir well then let it sit for about 5 mins, it makes a great protein pudding and comes in at about 180 cals with 28g protein (well depending on yogurt & whey but a cup of triple zero plus half scoop of Optimum Nutrition whey works out to those macros)

[AdamWW]

Greek yogurt (triple zero has a bit extra protein, 15g per cup) with a smidgeon of, variously, either almond shavings, raw oats, or blueberries, or some mix of, mixed in is a nice option imo.
Alternatively, if you get a nicely hydrolyzed whey protein isolate and mix half a scoop in with a cup of greek yogurt, stir well then let it sit for about 5 mins, it makes a great protein pudding and comes in at about 180 cals with 28g protein (well depending on yogurt & whey but a cup of triple zero plus half scoop of Optimum Nutrition whey works out to those macros)

She’s vegan

[Anthony21]

2 servings of Fairlife chocolate milk always hits the spot for me. I'll follow that up with a post workout meal.

[LukeEverhart]

She’s vegan

Ah, then we're all missing it because vegans don't drink milk or consume dairy generally.

[hardyboysare]

Take your pick from the list:-

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan...es-of-protein/

Forget 4:1 never seen anything to support it. Consume any protein source within a medium period after workout (few hour window really). As long as it fits your total calorie limits and contains a decent amount of protein you cant really get anymore optimal. This can be in just a single protein source or in a meal it makes little to no difference.

As you are opting for a vegan diet try and get a wide range of protein sources in your diet throughout your day as some types of protein sources lack one amino acids over others and this is more predominant in restrictive diet styles.

[LukeEverhart]

As you are opting for a vegan diet try and get a wide range of protein sources in your diet throughout your day as some types of protein sources lack one amino acids over others and this is more predominant in restrictive diet styles.

And choose either artificially fortified vegan sources or take supplements for B12 and creatine. Neither occur naturally in any vegan foods. B12 is common knowledge and obviously essential. However, so is creatine (not referring to the practice of additional supplementation of creatine monohydrate but the naturally occurring amount we get from, mostly, meat, fish, and poultry). It is an essential component of the ATP energy cycle.

[mcknzAlex]

Pita and Hummus is my current favorite but you can also try Grilled Chicken and Roasted Veggies.

[backinthegymbro]

also try Grilled Chicken

Bro she's vegan. Does no one read anything anymore?