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hey pp, just a quick question...ur opinion and thoughts are always good to hear
im currently cutting...just started today...
was wondering if a late night snack like 'light popcorn' would be alright...
if not...say so...
or recommend anything u may have b4 bed other then a casien shake
thanks guys... :lift:
anything protein--- ideally you want a slow digestive protein source, like casein, but otherwise, eat lean meats with maybe some good fats. Fat slows digestion down, so if you drink a whey protein shake, plain with only water, flax oil, natty pb, or some boiled eggs, it will take longer to digest, so your body will only be in a catabolic state for a short amount of time.
Wouldnt recommend popcorn!!!!
i would rather have a protein fat meal but i bet you already knew that. ditch the popcorn.
Popcorn popped in an air popper with no butter and no salt (or VERY little salt) is fine. But, the microwave popcorn generally has tons of fat in it. Check out the nutrition info on the package and compare brands. Also, look out for transfats.
There's really two issues here...If popcorn is ok to eat overall and if it is, if it's ok to eat late at night...
1 cup of Unbuttered poporn usually has a GI of 55 and contains 6 grams of carbs...It's by far not your best option for a pro/carb and a no-no for a pro/fat...With that being said, you should not be having anything other than a pro/fat as your last meal of the night...
Other snack ideas would be deli/lunch meat, or jerkey...
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Originally Posted by Boost n Juice
Popcorn is one of the most confusing carbs. I have seen it listed high on the glycemic index, medium, and medium low. I have no idea what it's true rating is.
Either way, i would never put carbs in the last meal. Raising nsulin so late will interefere with the natural GH pulse you get after you go to sleep.
Drop the popcorn plain and simple!
pro/fat then sleep.....
thanks guys, all this information is helpin me in my dieting for sure!..
whats some pro/fat meals u ppl eat b4 headin to bed...i always go to bed with a casein shake and 3 ZMA pills...
shake and natty pb or flax
lean meat- cottage cheese
1 hour later -- glutamine and ZMA
popcorn? i dont think so, might as well eat a paper towel :wg:
That would be a big negatory there on the popcorn, kernal. Best to stick with a protein or that oh so lovely, there's always room for....................sugar free Jell-O.
This was the "best tasting / least caloric" Microwave Popcorn I could find so it is up to you.
Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn
Smart Pop! 94% Fat Free Kettle Corn
Slightly Sweet * Slightly Salty
2003 Gold Taste Award
Serving Size - 14 Cups Popped
Calories 280
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 350mg
Total Carbohydrate 56g
Dietary Fiber <14g
Protein <14g
Ingredients: Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Sucralose
Ultimately, you'll have to experiment since YOUR body will know best.
Popcorn is known to promote intestinal gas and the kernels don't digest.