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2004/04/06, 01:13 PM
I'm sure this question has been answered before but I couldn't get a clear answer in my search. What is the major difference between a good carb (i.e. brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc.) and bad carbs (i.e. white rice, white potatoes, etc). Will a good carb give you more energy pre-workout? Does it have something to do with how quickly it turns into fat? My tastebuds told me to ask about this before I start shoveling-in sweet potatoes everyday :laugh:
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2004/04/06, 01:27 PM
fiber is the key. GI is everything. The higher the fiber content, the more complex it is basically. Lower GI carbs are bad for this reason(higher in sugar and starch)...they cause a rapid rise in blood glucose. The body then releases high levels of insulin that in turn, cause blood glucose to drop below normal. This low glucose brings a feeling of hunger and weakness that is many times satisfied with something quick, usually sweet. The end result is you will consume more calories because you are nearly always hungry no matter how much you eat. It is a vicious cycle.:big_smile::big_smile:
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bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2004/04/06, 09:16 PM
There's no such thing as a bad carb or a good carb (that's debateable, but the point is that what most people consider bad others consider important staples for better bodies). The real problem is taking carbs at the wrong times, in the wrong combinations, for the wrong reasons.
A lot of people use lower GI pre/post-workout, although very high GI stuff seems to be more popular. The point is to make sure you're getting carbs, in some form, around workouts.
The glycemic index is a place to start and a good guide. Unfortunately, its real world application is not as simple as would appear.
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2004/04/07, 10:38 AM
Im not pushing the South Beach Diet but its working for me and Im not hungry. Check out some of the info but it basically says the same thing bb1fit says.
http://secure.agoramedia.com/southbeach/learnpop_3phase.html
now add that to a good workout and youre in the MONEY. How hard is it to put a piece of chicken on the grill and make a salad. Its truly that easy and as time goes you begin to GET IT!
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