What to eat when not eating carbs?

[gbrice75]

There's no rule that says you're only "supposed" to eat carbs at the times you stated. Alot of people do this because:

a) insulin sensitivity is heightened after a fast (sleeping all night), so 1st meal of the day is a good time to consume carbs

b) pre-workout - many people are able to lift with greater intensity when they fuel their workout

c) post-workout - nutrient uptake after an intense workout is heightened, and carbs will cause your body to release more insulin, which in turn shuttles nutrients into your cells, creating an anabolic environment.

This doesn't mean carbs are bad any other time. It all depends on your goals, and how your body reacts to carbs. I know that when I go about 200g/day or so, I get bloated and gassy. I don't generally do well on a high carb diet, so I do keep them focused around my workout window.

Broccoli/greens are great to eat with your proteins during meals without starchy carbs (AND with). Greens are not a substantial source of calories as you mentioned, but that's not the point of eating them. What they DO provide is tons of fiber (filling and regulates your bowels) and all kinds of vitamins, anti-oxidants and nutrients.

So what haven't we talked about yet? Fats! That's your other macronutrient that shouldn't be forgotten or ignored. An example of a great meal without starchy carbs would be something like:

6oz chicken breast
2 cups broccoli
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil (drizzled over the broccoli)

or

6oz salmon (protein with healthy fats already present)
2 cups spinach

or

6oz turkey breast
2 cups asparagus
1oz slivered almonds

I basically have either a starchy carb or healthy fat in every meal.

Hope this helps.

[Turkish Juicer]

There's no rule that says you're only "supposed" to eat carbs at the times you stated. Alot of people do this because:

a) insulin sensitivity is heightened after a fast (sleeping all night), so 1st meal of the day is a good time to consume carbs

b) pre-workout - many people are able to lift with greater intensity when they fuel their workout

c) post-workout - nutrient uptake after an intense workout is heightened, and carbs will cause your body to release more insulin, which in turn shuttles nutrients into your cells, creating an anabolic environment.

This doesn't mean carbs are bad any other time. It all depends on your goals, and how your body reacts to carbs. I know that when I go about 200g/day or so, I get bloated and gassy. I don't generally do well on a high carb diet, so I do keep them focused around my workout window.

Broccoli/greens are great to eat with your proteins during meals without starchy carbs (AND with). Greens are not a substantial source of calories as you mentioned, but that's not the point of eating them. What they DO provide is tons of fiber (filling and regulates your bowels) and all kinds of vitamins, anti-oxidants and nutrients.

So what haven't we talked about yet? Fats! That's your other macronutrient that shouldn't be forgotten or ignored. An example of a great meal without starchy carbs would be something like:

6oz chicken breast
2 cups broccoli
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil (drizzled over the broccoli)

or

6oz salmon (protein with healthy fats already present)
2 cups spinach

or

6oz turkey breast
2 cups asparagus
1oz slivered almonds

I basically have either a starchy carb or healthy fat in every meal.

Hope this helps.

Great post.

[gbrice75]

Great post.

Thanks brotha, missed this earlier.