Fast Food After a Workout Is Just as Good as a Protein Shake

This is my kind of story, because I suddenly feel like I’ve got the green light to throw down triple-cheeseburgers every time I hit the gym . . .

A new study at the University of Montana looked at how our bodies recover after a workout . . . and found that fast food is just as good as protein bars and energy drinks. Or maybe better.

Researchers had athletes do an intense workout on a treadmill for 90 minutes. Then half of them ate power bars, energy cubes, and Gatorade to get their energy back . . . while the other half ate pancakes, hash browns, hamburgers, French fries, and soda.

Two hours later, they had to ride 12-and-a-half miles on a stationary bike as fast as they could. And the researchers found that what they ate basically made no difference in how they performed . . . they were just as fast, and had just as much energy.

In fact, the ones who ate junk food actually had higher levels of glycogen . . . which are your energy reserves.

Obviously this doesn’t mean fries, burgers, and pizza are suddenly good for you. They’re still loaded with fat. But they can get you through a workout just as well as an overpriced energy bar.