Need to justify that burger and fries? A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism indicated that a small serving ("the right amounts") of fast food were just as good for post-workout recovery as typical sports supplements. Of course, two things these have in common include carbohydrates and sodium - both important for exercise recovery.
A few things are important to note. First, these were highly trained cyclists who completed a "glycogen depletion" ride. This was not a leisurely ride through the park. Second, the study was made up of 11 males. With this small of a study, we need to retest to see if we can create similar results. Finally, they were choosing small portions, not the deluxe burgers and extra large fries!
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