So do I want low GI carbs or high GI carbs?

**spittin' 'n cussin'** · 12-24-2005, 04:18 PM

are these all the same?...low gi carbs, complex carbs, "good" carbs?

and things like dextrose are high gi for post workout.

for the most part we want complex carbs right? i know the simple carbs are more sugar or turn to sugar faster. isnt it better to eat low gi carbs throughout the day except for pwo? i read some posts about people grinding up their oats to raise their gi. i was always under the impression that we were better off eating less sugary carbs. so whats the deal?

**chest6** · 12-24-2005, 05:47 PM

Your impression was right. I think the only time more than minimal high gi carbs can be consumed is PWO. I try to avoid sugar other than that. I may actually start experimenting with oats pwo as well.

**j martini** · 12-24-2005, 06:44 PM

Pre contest all my carb souces are complex eg Brown rice, oatmeal, except postworkout when i have some dextrose.

Off season the ony time i have complex carbs is before training to stave off catabolism. The rest of the day i eat high/medium GI carbs like baked potatos, whie rice and pasta. These carbs sources dont keep me full as long and allow me to consume more calories.

Bear in mind that i have a fast metabolism, if you are the sort that gains bodyfat easily Complex carbs are the way to go except post workout even in the off season.

**steve0** · 12-24-2005, 07:54 PM

i myself use Low GI all day long just oats and rice i keep it simple but some like a high GI after a workout i tried it and i didnt like it but to each his own

**Kärnfysikern** · 12-24-2005, 08:18 PM

as low as possible all the time imo.

**chest6** · 12-24-2005, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by johan

as low as possible all the time imo.

johan I know you do not believe in high GI for pwo. Do you think one could benefit in weightloss goals by removing a high GI carb, such as dextrose, from PWO?

**steve0** · 12-24-2005, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by chest6

johan I know you do not believe in high GI for pwo. Do you think one could benefit in weightloss goals by removing a high GI carb, such as dextrose, from PWO?

i know you asked Johan but IMO YES !!! beleive so try switching to oats

**kaptainkeezy04** · 12-24-2005, 10:11 PM

as low as possible buddy....throughout the day the only carbs i eat come from oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and sugar free whole wheat whole grain bread. post workout is a whole different story....highest glycemic carbs i can find LOL.

**FranKieC** · 12-25-2005, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

Your impression was right. I think the only time more than minimal high gi carbs can be consumed is PWO. I try to avoid sugar other than that. I may actually start experimenting with oats pwo as well.

How about Malto

**chest6** · 12-25-2005, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by FranKieC

How about Malto

or that. Its GI is lower than oats correct. I believe it is...not sure where to get it though.

If I got that I would use something like..40g whey 40g malto..correct?

**bigsd67** · 12-25-2005, 06:29 AM

malto has a GI of 105...same as sugar.

**Kärnfysikern** · 12-25-2005, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

johan I know you do not believe in high GI for pwo. Do you think one could benefit in weightloss goals by removing a high GI carb, such as dextrose, from PWO?

as steve0 said yepp

I dont think the difference would be that great though. Maby noticable if everything is spot on. Havent tried cutting with low gi pwo yet.