Is this classified as 'broscience?'

zaftiggirl

I'm trying to figure out whether there is any benefit to eating low amounts of fat when you're having a moderate amount of carbs, or vice versa. I'm not trying to figure out if this is necessary for fat loss, I'm just trying to figure out if it is helpful for fat loss.

Are these statements true? And if not, where does it fall off the tracks?

1. When we eat anything, insulin is released into our bloodstream.
2. When we eat carbohydrates, more insulin is released.
3. The body turns some food into glucose for energy, utilizing carbohydrates first.
4. Insulin first signals to the muscles that they should take in glucose.
5. The muscles stop burning fat when they begin to store glucose.
6. Extra glucose, as well as extra dietary fat, is stored as body fat for later use.
7. Therefore, you should avoid eating too many carbs in one sitting, and avoid eating a large amount of dietary fat when you do eat a moderate amount of carbs (moderate to me means 20-40 grams).

And then a question: if you eat a higher amount of fat and very low carbs in a meal, how does your body process that?

I know that actual weight loss is simple - just eating at your calorie goal and hitting your macros. But I'm curious. :happy:

Does anyone have data that would contradict the above? I don't have anything to back it up, necessarily - it's something I've heard a few times lately, though. I haven't done a ton of my own research yet. Would it be smart to implement this knowledge in my diet, when it's convenient?

Acg67

Holt et al. An insulin index of foods: the insulin demand generated by 1000-kJ portions of common foods. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 66, 1264-1276

http://www.ajcn.org/content/66/5/1264.full.pdf+html

phjorg1

yes, pure broscience.

Balance your macros sure. But don't worry about timing.

edit: I should say the 1-6 seems true enough. But for the life of me, how does that make 7 true?!? If you're eating at maintainence or deficit, it doesn't matter. All those carbs and fats, regardless of when you eat, will instantly be put where they are needed by the body. Because it has none to spare.

zaftiggirl

Thank you for the replies as usual the most obvious answer is the more simple one.

eazy_

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