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Post by BIGMAX6 on Jun 23, 2009 18:38:40 GMT -5
Does waizy maize starch need sweeteners ?
What does it taste like?
I'm going to order it now on Trueprotein, and not sure if i need/should add sweeteners, flavor, vitamins/minerals, electrolytes,etc.
Any suggestions?
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Post by tapo31 on Jun 23, 2009 20:02:30 GMT -5
Does waizy maize starch need sweeteners ? What does it taste like? I'm going to order it now on Trueprotein, and not sure if i need/should add sweeteners, flavor, vitamins/minerals, electrolytes,etc. Any suggestions? It really tastes like nothing. Assuming that you will be adding it to a protein shake PWO, don't worry about adding anything to it since it will take on the flavor of the protein that you add to it. |
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Post by rantorcha on Jun 23, 2009 20:04:39 GMT -5
You could add stevia to it like I do just for fun. Nothing too crazy other than that. It's not worth paying more for that stuff.
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Post by ChemProf on Jul 16, 2009 12:46:48 GMT -5
I had some grape flavored wazy maize and ended up throwing it out. It didn't settle well in my stomach after working out. Does anyone else have that problem?
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Post by The One on Jul 16, 2009 13:42:16 GMT -5
I had some grape flavored wazy maize and ended up throwing it out. It didn't settle well in my stomach after working out. Does anyone else have that problem? Actually, I find that WMS settles rather well for me. Far better than dextrose or maltodextrin. |
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Post by ChemProf on Jul 20, 2009 11:12:44 GMT -5
Does anyone have an opinion on why I would use Waxy Maize instead of drinking a Pepsi (or Coke) after working out? It has about 41 grams of simple carbs and seems cheaper than Waxy Maize.
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Post by tapo31 on Jul 20, 2009 11:47:08 GMT -5
Does anyone have an opinion on why I would use Waxy Maize instead of drinking a Pepsi (or Coke) after working out? It has about 41 grams of simple carbs and seems cheaper than Waxy Maize. The difference is in the type of sugar. Both of those soft drinks are sweetened with fructose, which is not an optimal sugar for PWO. If cost is a consideration, go with something cheap like dextrose or maltodextrin added to your PWO shake. |
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Post by ChemProf on Jul 20, 2009 13:04:39 GMT -5
Thanks. That makes sense.
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Post by ChemProf on Jul 21, 2009 15:08:23 GMT -5
I have another question regarding WMS and post workout carbs. I read some other blogs (Dave Goodin "Texas Shredder" and Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman) and they recommend Gatorade as post workout carbs. This also is high in fructose. I was also reading another thread on WMS and it said to take it pre-workout rather than postworkout. So, for the "poor" man, what is good, better, best?
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Post by tapo31 on Jul 21, 2009 17:24:18 GMT -5
Gatorade tends to include a blend of glucose and fructose for its carbohydrate source. The inclusion of sucrose syrup entails that it contains far more glucose than does something that only contains high fructose corn syrup. As for the inquiry as to when to take WMS, there are benefits for each and they serve different functions. Honestly, in terms of performance, I think one would be best served (if money is no option, which isn't the case for me) to take WMS pre-workout and Vitargo, a similar compound but with different metabolic properties, post-workout. That being said, I tend to just stick with some form of maltodextrin+whey post workout and whey+EFAs pre-workout.
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Post by The One on Jul 21, 2009 20:11:56 GMT -5
Gatorade tends to include a blend of glucose and fructose for its carbohydrate source. The inclusion of sucrose syrup entails that it contains far more glucose than does something that only contains high fructose corn syrup. As for the inquiry as to when to take WMS, there are benefits for each and they serve different functions. Honestly, in terms of performance, I think one would be best served (if money is no option, which isn't the case for me) to take WMS pre-workout and Vitargo, a similar compound but with different metabolic properties, post-workout. That being said, I tend to just stick with some form of maltodextrin+whey post workout and whey+EFAs pre-workout. Tapo is 100% correct when he says that fructose is a poor post workout carb (actually, its a crappy carb). Fructose tends to fill liver glycogen and not muscle glycogen. It is also so easily converted to fat. I like WMS pre-workout IF I am using a carb. Post workout dextrose is fine, as are foods like white rice, white potatoes, and even white bread. |
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