How many grams of carbs should one take in a day? That is likely not an elaborate enough question. I'm not sure if it depends on activity level or not. I'm really trying to keep mine down (& protein up) and have started reading labels looking for amounts, which is kinda useless if I don't know what is a low total number I should be shooting for, for the day. Thanks.
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Debra
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Actually a loaded question
Nutrition is the one area where there's a lot of different & strong opinions. Hopefully I won't start a cyber arguement.
Your activity level & type of activity is a factor in how many carbs you eat. Nutritionists recommend 55 to 60% of calories from carbs for most active people. A gram of carb is 4 cal (just like protein). Fiber grams are 0 calories.
If you don't consume enough carbs, your body uses protein along w/ fat for energy. It dumps off the amino acids & converts protein to useable fuel (sugar). Result: expensive urine.
Obviously I'm a high carb, moderate protein advocate. I think quality of carb (or any food) does matter. But don't eliminate nutrient dense foods along w/ simple sugars.
Nutrition is the one area where there's a lot of different & strong opinions. Hopefully I won't start a cyber arguement.
Your activity level & type of activity is a factor in how many carbs you eat. Nutritionists recommend 55 to 60% of calories from carbs for most active people. A gram of carb is 4 cal (just like protein). Fiber grams are 0 calories.
If you don't consume enough carbs, your body uses protein along w/ fat for energy. It dumps off the amino acids & converts protein to useable fuel (sugar). Result: expensive urine.
Obviously I'm a high carb, moderate protein advocate. I think quality of carb (or any food) does matter. But don't eliminate nutrient dense foods along w/ simple sugars.
RE: Actually a loaded question
So, low carbs is a good way to burn the fat of? I can imagine its just not that simple. That is alot higher than I would have guessed, 60%. I would never have believed how long protein stays with me. I drink a protein shake in the a.m and I'm not starved two hours later, like I would be if I ate cereal.
Thanks for the information, that really helps!
So, low carbs is a good way to burn the fat of? I can imagine its just not that simple. That is alot higher than I would have guessed, 60%. I would never have believed how long protein stays with me. I drink a protein shake in the a.m and I'm not starved two hours later, like I would be if I ate cereal.
Thanks for the information, that really helps!
D
Debra
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RE: Actually a loaded question
We always burn a combo of carbs & fat unless we're anaerobic when we burn carbs. So I didn't mean to imply a low carb diet was the way to go. Just the opposite.
Don't take my opinion on this. Check out a sports nutrition book at your library or bookstore. I really like Nancy Clark's book. Ellen Coleman & Liz Applegate also have good books. Look for a book written by a R.D. (registered dietician). Applegate isn't an R.D., just a Ph.D. in nutrition & is on U.C. Davis's faculty.
When you're reading, look at the creditials of the author & whether there is a potential for bias. Medical doctors are generally not required to take more than one class in nutrition, if any. Look to see what the author is selling. Magazines, look at their advertisers.
Some online sources include WebMD.com, mayohealth.org, & eatright.org.
Debra
We always burn a combo of carbs & fat unless we're anaerobic when we burn carbs. So I didn't mean to imply a low carb diet was the way to go. Just the opposite.
Don't take my opinion on this. Check out a sports nutrition book at your library or bookstore. I really like Nancy Clark's book. Ellen Coleman & Liz Applegate also have good books. Look for a book written by a R.D. (registered dietician). Applegate isn't an R.D., just a Ph.D. in nutrition & is on U.C. Davis's faculty.
When you're reading, look at the creditials of the author & whether there is a potential for bias. Medical doctors are generally not required to take more than one class in nutrition, if any. Look to see what the author is selling. Magazines, look at their advertisers.
Some online sources include WebMD.com, mayohealth.org, & eatright.org.
Debra
kimroberts
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RE: Actually a loaded question
Another great book is called "Power Eating: Build Muscle, Gain Energy, Lose Fat" by Susan M. Kleiner, PhD and Registered Dietitian.
She addresses sensible nutrition for different kinds of athletes.
Kim
Another great book is called "Power Eating: Build Muscle, Gain Energy, Lose Fat" by Susan M. Kleiner, PhD and Registered Dietitian.
She addresses sensible nutrition for different kinds of athletes.
Kim