FAT & Carb!

[FireGuy]

There is no right answer, too many variables.

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There is no right answer, too many variables.

Agreed!!!

[wanna_be_big]

Thanks for your replies but i got confused when i read the below:

Never Combine Carbohydrates and Protein The fact of the matter is, by utilizing this approach, the insulin spike is dramatically minimized and the carbohydrates will do what we want them to do, refill glycogen stores and support healthy thyroid function. When you combine fat and carbohydrates, the fat slows down the bolus entry into the small intestine, reducing transit time while providing an appropriate insulin response. When you combine protein and carbohydrates, it sends insulin skyrocketing and can lead to the last thing you want when dieting, fat storage!

We like to refeed with starchy, nutrient-dense carbohydrates and good fats with no protein every third day depending on caloric intake. This all depends on the bodytype of the individual. In our experience, 85-90% of our clients see great results with this tactic. The reason for this is to get the body in a fat-burning state but not allow it to think it is starving. One problem we have with the low-carbohydrate phase is that a person’s metabolic rate (especially thyroid) functions off of calories and carbohydrates. If you cut out carbohydrates all the way, the body begins to sense a state of starvation. This will slow down the metabolic rate as well as thyroid production and you then hit the wall, or a sticking point. What we like to do is incorporate good carbohydrates with good fats because it slows down digestion and supports healthy insulin output so there is optimal metabolism along with healthy calories and protein to preserve muscle tissue.

What do you think about this?

[BJJ]

There is no right answer, too many variables.

Agreed!!!

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[MuscleScience]

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When it comes to nutrition especially, no one has the right answer. If you dont believe me, look at the scientific literature. The studies are all over the place. The only thing that is really known is that getting a balance of the proper macros and essential dietary components is key. All the other stuff about ratios and timing ect. Is more a function of methodology and how a particular persons own unique metabolic demands dictate what specific protocol they succeed with.