Nutrition Label taken litterally?

Question
Hello,
My coach have recommended me to take Accelerade, a sports drink with 4:1 carb:protein ratio, around the times of my workouts to promote muscle recovery.
I'm wondering if I should take the ingredients literally. For example, if it has 'whey protein concentrate' and sucrose as ingredients. Is it the same if I take whey protein concentrate powder and mix it with sugar?
In other words, is it safe to mix your own sports drinks?
By the way I don't really mind them tasting bad. Performance matters more.

Thank you for helping! Have a nice spring.
-Yang

Answer
Hello Yang!

    Preparing your own sports drink can be better then store bought because you know exactly what it contains.  Whey protein is recommended 30 minutes after a workout to help with muscle recovery.  Sucrose is another name for sugar and should be limited.  You might consider the following recipe:

3/4 cup cold water, with crushed ice added to equal 1 cup.

--OR--


1 cup lowfat milk (adds 100 calories and 12 carbs)


1 scoop whey powder (Choose Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry.)


1 rounded teaspoon Psyllium Powder *optional



1-3 teaspoons Ground Flaxseed **optional
Mix well in your blender or hand blender. Enjoy! Add blueberries, strawberries or peaches to vanilla whey pqwder to make a refreshing fruit smoothie!



Note: If you are mixing it with water to avoid the carbs, try adding 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) of whipping cream...it makes it taste creamier. This will add 0 carbs and 15 calories


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