VoLcOm_PiNoY
04-01-2003, 01:37 AM
you know how even juices and stuff have carbs...when trying to stay on a low carb diet (tryin to burn some fat to show my six pack, yes i know i cant spot reduce)do these types of carbs matter, or are carbs carbs..so the carbs in my juice is the same as the carbs in say a box of cereal ? both will lead to stored fat right...
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ashleyh_84
04-01-2003, 05:21 AM
Yes they are pretty much the same. No matter what kind, rather it is juice or pasta. My mom is on a low carb diet and has done lots of research about it and the diet is working wonderful for her!
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rita
04-01-2003, 07:30 AM
You should definitely limit simple carbs such as sugar, white, processed flour, etc. (I did say limit, not eliminate) and eat more complex carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables). They are much healthier for you (for many reasons).
Naxis
04-01-2003, 11:41 AM
I disagree that they are all the same. Different kinds of carbs are treated diferently by your body. For instance high GI carbs cause an insulin spike and low GI (glycemic index) carbs burn more slowly. Fructose is perferred by the liver while dextrose is preferred by the muscles. For weight loss, high vs low GI carbs is probably what you should be watching. High GI carbs are more likely to be stored as fat if not being used right away, while lower GI carbs give you more sustained energy and take longer to burn. Try a search on Glycemic Index for more info and lists of what foods fall where.
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Highland
04-01-2003, 01:58 PM
I agree w/ Naxis. My diet is high complex carbs & limitations on the refined or sugar. I'm able to eat every couple of hours & able to sustain a low weight.
arkie6
04-02-2003, 02:19 AM
Originally posted by Highland:
I agree w/ Naxis. My diet is high complex carbs & limitations on the refined or sugar. I'm able to eat every couple of hours & able to sustain a low weight.
Just wanted to clarify something here. A diet high in complex carbs does not necessarily mean that the diet is comprised of low Glycemic Index (GI) foods. Cooked rice and mashed potatoes are almost all complex carbohydrate (starch) but are also higher on the glycemic index than pure sugar. And high GI foods will trigger a much larger insulin release than low GI foods and hence will be more likely to be stored as fat than slower digesting low GI foods.
I agree w/ Naxis. My diet is high complex carbs & limitations on the refined or sugar. I'm able to eat every couple of hours & able to sustain a low weight.
Just wanted to clarify something here. A diet high in complex carbs does not necessarily mean that the diet is comprised of low Glycemic Index (GI) foods. Cooked rice and mashed potatoes are almost all complex carbohydrate (starch) but are also higher on the glycemic index than pure sugar. And high GI foods will trigger a much larger insulin release than low GI foods and hence will be more likely to be stored as fat than slower digesting low GI foods.
VoLcOm_PiNoY
04-03-2003, 11:47 PM
thanks for the replys guys...but have to admit still a little confused...i guess ill just try and limit the sugar and carbs...