Grits vs. White Potatoes

[Juturna]

Any vets out there know why Grits are better than W. Potatoes on a bulking diet? I'm new to the idea of Grits in my diet... never even had them before.

[Phate]

Any vets out there know why Grits are better than W. Potatoes on a bulking diet? I'm new to the idea of Grits in my diet... never even had them before.

first off who said they are

[Juturna]

A forum member recommended it, here is the thread; http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=393508.

Is that incorrect by chance? It just threw me off when it was said that, 'instant grits' were available - I don't like the idea of instant food so... I'm just wondering the major difference between the two foods and the effect it would have.

I.E. Higher carbs, etc.

[Phate]

A forum member recommended it, here is the thread; http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=393508.

Is that incorrect by chance? It just threw me off when it was said that, 'instant grits' were available - I don't like the idea of instant food so... I'm just wondering the major difference between the two foods and the effect it would have.

I.E. Higher carbs, etc.

grits are pretty high GI(meaning they cause an insulin spike), which can be harnessed if used properly to give a minute advantage PWO

personally i wouldn't use them though bulking or cooking without a specific purpose

[Juturna]

grits are pretty high GI(meaning they cause an insulin spike), which can be harnessed if used properly to give a minute advantage PWO

Good recommendation to try for a month then - and see if it has a positive effect or would replacing it with w. potatoes be the smarter move?

[Phate]

Good recommendation to try for a month then - and see if it has a positive effect or would replacing it with w. potatoes be the smarter move?

depends, personally i would prefer the white potatoes because of the high molecular weight

[collar]

i know your asking about white potatoe and grits.

but there are sources if you like which would be good.
sweet potatoe
brown rice
basmati rice
lentils
beans
oats

[jamyjamjr]

i know your asking about white potatoe and grits.

but there are sources if you like which would be good.
sweet potatoe
brown rice
basmati rice
lentils
beans
oats

this wouldn't work well for post workout though...

[eatrainrest]

this wouldn't work well for post workout though...

i take in a low GI carb for my refeed meal something as mentioned above... but ill use waxy and BCAA in my PWO shake PWO.

[Juturna]

Alright, thanks guys. Good advice as always.

[collar]

this wouldn't work well for post workout though...

oh is he looking for post workout carb, sorry my bad should have read more closely.

sayin that though i dont use high gi carb source, mine is more lower in gi and much more in fibre.

i just feel it works a lot better for me.