What digests faster? Carbs? protein? Or Fats
kath06139
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A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
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simple carbs.2
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For most of us, ratios are very individual, and often connected to our fitness goals or nutrition plans. No size fits all.
A start would be, to enter your stats into the MFP food tracker, activity level included. The chart will give you a suggestion for the ratios. Compare it to your logged food, make notes about how you feel every day, adjust ratios accordingly.
Best of luck!
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What matters for weight loss is that you're at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals. Macros ratios don't matter for weight loss, calories do.
Don't over-complicate things-eat the foods you like, accurately track your food (using a food scale if possible, to measure out portion sizes), hit your calorie target (that MFP sets for you), and then be patient.3 -
I can't for the life of my understand why this matters or what you mean. What are you hoping to accomplish and why does it make a difference what digests faster?
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Digestion has nothing to do with weight loss. Macro ratios are very individual...there is no singular universally optimal macro ratio. A lot of it depends on your goals fitness wise, as well as preventing constant hunger. It's something you'll have to play with.5
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As someone with delayed stomach emptying I have to stay low fat and fiber because both of those slow your stomach down but it has nothing to do with metabolism, just digestion.2
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Not all proteins are going to digest at the same rate; not all carbs are going to digest at the same rate.
Some proteins (such as whey) can digest in an hour; others (like casein) may take 8+ hours.
Digestion rates will also vary as to what you consume them WITH, eg, I consume fats at night with my casein to further slow the rate of digestion.
Also, most people look at glycemic index of carbohydrates but that is different than the glycemic impact...but once again, that all can change if you're not eating that individual food by itself.
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A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
could it be possible things are being needlessly complicated too much?
I never paid any attention to macros really. I used what MFP recommended (base line) and sorta ensure I am more or less in line. Then select foods that keep me full (satiated).
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Your body is pretty good at arranging when to digest the chyme it to meet needs.
It seems the kind of thing to only take into consideration if one is trying to impact physical performance - timing has almost nothing to do with weight loss.1 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?0 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
The MFP default macro ratios are not terrible for most people. Start there.
If you want to be more structured about it, consider this:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
For micronutrients, you'll do pretty well if you eat plenty of varied, colorful veggies and fruits.
If you're running out of steam during your workouts, and you're not overdoing the workouts for your current fitness level, then consider eating something carb-y before your workout that doesn't upset your stomach.
For weight loss, only calories matter. But it's:
Appropriate calories for weight management + well-rounded, balanced eating (including occasional treats) for nutrition + exercise for fitness = best odds of continuing long term good health.
And most of us want good health, not just thinness, right?
Best wishes!
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Simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, proteins, fats (fastest to slowest GI transit time)
Combining macros will "muddy the water" in how fast food moves through your GI tract (ex) fat + carbohydrate food will still digest fairly slow, for instance, peanuts). Combining proteins & fats with carbohydrates also makes the glycemic index fairly irrelevant because of this
Has relevance (mainly avoiding high fat content, dose/grams fat does matter) in avoiding hangover effects of many medications (notable zolpidem, doxylamine, sildenafil, etc.) and ensuring faster peak onset of effect. Likewise fat content is important for absorption of numerous vitamins & medications1 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?0 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Why would you think you should eat low carb food before a workout? It's exactly the opposite. You should have some carbs before hand to fuel your energy level for the workout, especially if it's high intensity.7 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
The MFP default macro ratios are not terrible for most people. Start there.
If you want to be more structured about it, consider this:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
For micronutrients, you'll do pretty well if you eat plenty of varied, colorful veggies and fruits.
If you're running out of steam during your workouts, and you're not overdoing the workouts for your current fitness level, then consider eating something carb-y before your workout that doesn't upset your stomach.
For weight loss, only calories matter. But it's:
Appropriate calories for weight management + well-rounded, balanced eating (including occasional treats) for nutrition + exercise for fitness = best odds of continuing long term good health.
And most of us want good health, not just thinness, right?
Best wishes!
Thank you so much for that link and wow that was a lot of info and I'm not going to analyze it too deep but I definitely understand what you mean and it is my goal. Just being lean and living a long healthy and youthful life1 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Why would you think you should eat low carb food before a workout? It's exactly the opposite. You should have some carbs before hand to fuel your energy level for the workout, especially if it's high intensity.
I add 100g of frozen acai puree about 30 to 40g of arugula and I try to alternate that with chard or kale and my plant milk which is called ripple and 15g of cordyceps powder is that bad?0 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Yes you would be fine doing that - but you would also be fine doing the exact opposite.
There is zero performance benefit in specifically having a low carb meal/snack before exercise, the opposite approach (high carb) before intense exercise would be normal approach for maximal performance.
TBH - for the workouts you are doing you are massively over-thinking this. Just eat a well rounded overall diet and your exercise will fit in your daily routine just fine with no special fuelling or recovery requirements.10 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Why would you think you should eat low carb food before a workout? It's exactly the opposite. You should have some carbs before hand to fuel your energy level for the workout, especially if it's high intensity.
I add 100g of frozen acai puree about 30 to 40g of arugula and I try to alternate that with chard or kale and my plant milk which is called ripple and 15g of cordyceps powder is that bad?
I have no idea. I'd log it and see the breakdown. It's not that critical but before a workout, some carbs and a little protein is ideal. After, some protein and a some carbs. Adequate fat throughout the day. None if this has to be very precise though. Sounds like you may be trying to get overly perfectionistic about it.4 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
I want to thank everyones input and opinion thus far and it has made me realize that I am over thinking this too much 🤣🤣🤣 I'm finally ready to go back to where I was which was 40lbs less currently at 5'3 160lb age so the MFP has me at 1200 so I'm just going to play around with those numbers and work out 2 to 3xs a week and always listen to my body and hope for the best.3 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Why would you think you should eat low carb food before a workout? It's exactly the opposite. You should have some carbs before hand to fuel your energy level for the workout, especially if it's high intensity.
I add 100g of frozen acai puree about 30 to 40g of arugula and I try to alternate that with chard or kale and my plant milk which is called ripple and 15g of cordyceps powder is that bad?
I have no idea. I'd log it and see the breakdown. It's not that critical but before a workout, some carbs and a little protein is ideal. After, some protein and a some carbs. Adequate fat throughout the day. None if this has to be very precise though. Sounds like you may be trying to get overly perfectionistic about it.
That's exactly what I thought ....but when I started doing a lot of research about nutrition macros digestion diet fads my mind got overwhelmed and it led me doubts.
Got to keep it simple and do a lot of testing to see what is right and good for me 1 -
A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
So are you looking for quick fuel for a workout? Are your workouts very intense?
Yeah I'm doing plyometrics circuit from insanity. And I figure as long as i eat some good low carb food like a veggie and berry smoothie before and have high quality protein i.e. wild caught salmon after I should be fine right?
Yes you would be fine doing that - but you would also be fine doing the exact opposite.
There is zero performance benefit in specifically having a low carb meal/snack before exercise, the opposite approach (high carb) before intense exercise would be normal approach for maximal performance.
TBH - for the workouts you are doing you are massively over-thinking this. Just eat a well rounded overall diet and your exercise will fit in your daily routine just fine with no special fuelling or recovery
I'll add some bananas into my smoothies and some hemp seeds and oats with my berry smoothie IF I know I will work out because it makes sense that you want to have enough energy especially for intense cardio. Thanks!0 -
kath06139 wrote:
I'll add some bananas into my smoothies and some hemp seeds and oats with my berry smoothie IF I know I will work out because it makes sense that you want to have enough energy especially for intense cardio. Thanks!
Do that if you want to but it's totally unnecessary.
You have loads and loads of energy onboard already (glycogen & fat) - your workouts don't require fuelling from food just eaten.
Many people feel better and train better fasted.
Your attention to detail is of a level about x10 higher than I bothered with a couple of days ago for a 3.5 hour bike ride up and down a mountain.
For brisk rides up to 2hrs I just drink water.4 -
Glad you recognize you are overthinking and see the humor in it
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A healthy digestion is a huge importance in weight loss but I'm wondering what burns faster? I'm lightly active. I occasionally work out 2 to 3 times a week. I'm trying to figure out what would be a good ratio for me?
The MFP default macro ratios are not terrible for most people. Start there.
If you want to be more structured about it, consider this:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
For micronutrients, you'll do pretty well if you eat plenty of varied, colorful veggies and fruits.
If you're running out of steam during your workouts, and you're not overdoing the workouts for your current fitness level, then consider eating something carb-y before your workout that doesn't upset your stomach.
For weight loss, only calories matter. But it's:
Appropriate calories for weight management + well-rounded, balanced eating (including occasional treats) for nutrition + exercise for fitness = best odds of continuing long term good health.
And most of us want good health, not just thinness, right?
Best wishes!
Thank you so much for that link and wow that was a lot of info and I'm not going to analyze it too deep but I definitely understand what you mean and it is my goal. Just being lean and living a long healthy and youthful life
Focus there, but keep it simple (yup, you're right, you're overthinking . . . and probably overstressing, which is bad for you in itself).
Just do mostly healthy stuff, most of the time, and chill.
I'm 63, very active, and pretty healthy. Trust me, the paragraph just above is goog advice, given what I bolded in your post. :flowerforyou:0 -
I think there is a diet out there that emphasizes eating legumes as a source of carbs and protein. They digest slowly and as a result slows down the digestion process0
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