Slow Carbs: Fast Carbs
I’ve looked all over the internet for this very simple list – what types (names) of food are slow digesting carbs & what types (names) of food are fast digesting carbs? What’s an example? i.e. fruit, whole grains, bagels, bread. Which ones are fast and which ones are slow?
Also, when should I consume fast digesting carbs and when should i consume slow digesting carbs? i.e. breakfast, lunch or dinner? A morning, afternoon, night? before or after a workout? Thank you. John. [via Ask Questions]
I think your questions are answered in Slow-Digesting Carbs and Fast-Digesting Carbs.
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08-03-09 at 10:08 pm
you should eat a slow carb a fast carb and a protein in each meal and you will speed up you metabolism! yay!
09-05-09 at 5:30 pm
So is the protien one low in fat or high??
09-10-09 at 7:05 am
where can I find this very simple list of slow carbs & fast carbs?
10-20-09 at 7:10 am
U need all 3: Slow and fast carbs AND protein. For example, Protein-steak; Slow carb-fruit; Fast carb-Mac and chz.
Fast Carbs-White pastas, mac and Chz, fries, desserts, potatoes, alcohol and white breads.
Slow Carbs-Salads, veggies, dark beans and fruits are slow carbs. Dark pasta and dark breads.
Protein-Hamburger, steak, chicken, beef, wings, fish, tuna, pork, ham, bacon, eggs, chz and milk.
If you drink Milk with ur meals, eat less of the protein portion (steak) to enjoy more glasses of milk.
When snacking, focus on eating slow carbs or smaller portions of fast carbs. Yogurt is a good snack bc most people consume much protein in a day.
Of course, you need to exercise. Pool or walk. Buy p90x…its awesome for losing or maintaining weight or toning your muscles. I was a soccer junkie but I tore my meniscus. I gained 35 lbs. since then, but I tried to incorporate all 3 things in my meals and it has worked. I’ve lost 10 in the first 2 weeks. Healthy weight. Make sure you walk or some sort of exercise…even if its Wii Fit!
***oops…yogurt is a good snack bc most people DO NOT consume much protein in a day!!!!
11-16-09 at 1:38 am
Thank you Elaine!!
11-19-09 at 4:22 am
wow elaine 10 pounds in 2 weeks? do u snack in between? what do you eat? how big are your portions? how many times a day do you eat? I’m trying to lose weight and really need your help.
02-21-10 at 1:29 am
To Angel (And everyone else):
I know I’m not Elaine, but it’s the same plan I’m doing at the moment (just started). It’s pretty simple; 1:1:1 ratio. One slow carb, one fast carb and one protien with every major meal. Definately snack in between, but give your body 2-3 hours between meals and snack (that way you don’t have a carb overload). For snacks, keep it under 200 calories, and the best is a protien or slow carb (fast carbs are ok too!) The reason for snacking is so your blood sugar stays balanced. If it’s dropping majorly between breakfeast and lunch – you’re bound to eat more at lunch instead of the right portions.
So, just remember the right portions of each thing (slow carb, fast carb and protien) and light snacks in between(giving the body a 2-3 hour rest) and it’ll help boots your metabolism! Another great tip for weight loss is to get in at least 12 minutes of strength training(sit-ups and bicep curls, or even yoga) a day can also boots your metabolism and help you burn fat and tone your body. Plus, if you find time in the morning before you shower, it’ll help wake you up and feal energized all day.
Hope this helped.
Oh, and I forgot. A simple list (not all of it) of the fast and Slow carbs:
Fast Carbs: Most fruit(i.e. cherries, nectariens and grapes), Pasta, Instant Oatmeal, Bread, Corn Rice, Winter Squash, Melon, Low-fat milk.
Slow Carbs: Artichokes, Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Cauliflower, Greens, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Summer Squash, Legumes, Low-sugar fruits (i.e. tomatoes, berries, grapefruit, lemons, limes).
Also, a couple other things. one and a half tsp. of cinnamon a day can also help regulate your blood sugar levels, and as does maple syrup! (get grade B maple syrup for the best results, has more nutrients and richer flavor). Maple syrup also helps give your immune system a boost.
02-25-10 at 4:37 pm
Angel, I hope your first few days of this diet have been successful. I’ve had a short delay in getting started on this same plan. (Did you find this plan in for women First?) So, I’ve been to the grocery store and will get started with breakfast in the morning. One question: does the oatmeal, for some reason, have to be instant or do you think that’s simply for convenience? Good luck! Let us know how it’s going for you.
03-09-10 at 2:33 pm
Is there a book title for this diet? I just found it at the eye doc’s office in Women First and it looks like something I’d like to try.
03-10-10 at 7:29 pm
Marybelle-
I don’t know of a book for this diet, but I do know that the food lovers fat loss diet follows this same principle of combining fast and slow carbs with protein.
03-11-10 at 9:53 am
Marybelle Bee: I just wanted to let you know that the name of the 1:1:1 Plan is called The Food Lovers Fat Loss System and was created by a nutritionist by the name of Robert Ferguson. I am going to give it a try for a couple of weeks and see what happens. The whole idea behind the plan fits my lifestyle and will blend nicely with the meals I prepare for my family. That is a big catch for me; everything has to blend for the busy family, or else I can’t stay on one exclusively for me – not enough time in a day to prepared two meals! Good luck on your plan if you decide to start this, also if you come across a large list, not just the list in Women First, but a more inclusive list, please share!
03-14-10 at 5:47 pm
If I drink a cup of v8 juice and eat a cup of yogurt does that cover the fast carb, slow carb, protein?
03-16-10 at 4:53 pm
does anyone have suggestions for slow carbs at breakfast? that part has proven challenging……