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Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Eating plans?

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member


    On a calorific deficit, how does the 'white stuff' impact your weight loss differently than complex carbs?

    I'm only guessing, but I think the complex carbs take longer to digest and don't spike your insulin. Also, they keep you full longer, I think.

    But I supposed I am still confused as how that impacts weight loss directly.
  • josyjozy
    josyjozy Posts: 117 Member


    On a calorific deficit, how does the 'white stuff' impact your weight loss differently than complex carbs?

    I'm only guessing, but I think the complex carbs take longer to digest and don't spike your insulin. Also, they keep you full longer, I think.



    But I supposed I am still confused as how that impacts weight loss directly.

    Well the first thing that comes to mind is if you feel full for a longer period of time, you would eat less.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member


    On a calorific deficit, how does the 'white stuff' impact your weight loss differently than complex carbs?

    I'm only guessing, but I think the complex carbs take longer to digest and don't spike your insulin. Also, they keep you full longer, I think.



    But I supposed I am still confused as how that impacts weight loss directly.

    Well the first thing that comes to mind is if you feel full for a longer period of time, you would eat less.

    That is an indirect impact - not a direct impact.
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