Your views on 'CARBOHYDRATES'

She is exactly on point. If you are not into googling human physiology, then I suggest you take a human physiology class or for even more basic information, take a nutrition class.

Too many calories, regardless of their source lead to body fat. Carbs are the only source of energy that can be utilized by the brain and by red blood cells. They are absolutely essential to life.

No. Carbohydrates are NOT essential to life. You couldn't be more wrong on this.

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Carbs carbs and more carbs... Good muscle builder and preferred source for weight lifting and strength training.

I was on a ketogenic diet long ago and it sucked... Good results but my life suckes cause I was always obsessing about the carbs and eating differently. Now if you can do a no carb or keto diet long term every day then more power to you but.

I can eat 300g carbs stay within my caloric limit, pound it in the gym and drop weight! It all points to calorie balance not carbs, proteins or fats.

Carbs are not essential but protein is and fats are but I have a problem... Why convert proteins into glucose? I eat my protein to help repair my muscles not fuel my glycogen stores.

http://www.ajcn.org/content/75/5/951.2.long Why do most people consider carbohydrates the culprit behind obesity? Its plain stupid. now quality of carbs is important but whats more important is having a balance of all three macros for proper micronutrients and energy production.

it is easier to cut out the middleman though. why use energy to convert fat and starch into simple sugars that we can get from fruit? the human body needs carbohydrates. we aren't like carnivores who get energy from fat when they kill their prey. i think our frugivore ancestors who we share so much in common with are a good indication that fruit (carbohydrates) are a large and natural part of our dietary needs. We run on carbs not fat. i know fat has energy but imo its not the right kind of energy source for us.

Without carbs we can not produce enough serotonin... I feel grumpy on low carbs!

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2004/carbs.html

Again it all comes down to what works for you!

Plant foods are our only source of fiber, and insufficient fiber in the diet has been associated with insulin resistance.

True regarding the source of fiber, and true only if you are eating too much processed foods or grain derived foods. Insulin resistance is of little concern to someone who doesn't eat processed foods or grains.

They make us happy, literally, by feeding our neurotransmitters. And people who eat three servings of whole grains a day are 30 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

I believe that people who cut grains and processed foods out of their diet completely in most cases lose their type 2 status.

Bottom line eating grains are not necessary or essential as there are better sources of fiber and nutrients in veggies and fruit with less sugar load.

Yes, you are right. I cut grains and processed foods and no longer Type 2 Diabetic.

Plant foods are our only source of fiber, and insufficient fiber in the diet has been associated with insulin resistance.

True regarding the source of fiber, and true only if you are eating too much processed foods or grain derived foods. Insulin resistance is of little concern to someone who doesn't eat processed foods or grains.

They make us happy, literally, by feeding our neurotransmitters. And people who eat three servings of whole grains a day are 30 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

But you probably cut calories too?

I believe that people who cut grains and processed foods out of their diet completely in most cases lose their type 2 status.

Bottom line eating grains are not necessary or essential as there are better sources of fiber and nutrients in veggies and fruit with less sugar load.

Yes, you are right. I cut grains and processed foods and no longer Type 2 Diabetic.

I was on a ketogenic diet long ago and it sucked... Good results but my life suckes cause I was always obsessing about the carbs and eating differently. Now if you can do a no carb or keto diet long term every day then more power to you but.
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Without carbs we can not produce enough serotonin... I feel grumpy on low carbs!

Today is day 4 of Keto for me and I can honestly say that, aside from a little dizziness, I feel great. Keto is not for everyone. Personally, if I have a "higher" carb day, say 100g+, I feel super sh***y. I've been netting under 20g for the last 3 days, and even got a new PR on the squat press last night of 270lbs.

As for carbs and serotonin, tryptophan functions as a biochemical precursor. For those who feel grumpy on low carbs, try supplementing with L-tryptophan.

YES. She looks like that due to an excess of calories. You can eat an excess of calories as a vegan.

A good question....... If this person only ate carbohydrates that came from vegetables and fruits, would they ever look like this? Even if they ate a calorie surplus?

She is exactly on point. If you are not into googling human physiology, then I suggest you take a human physiology class or for even more basic information, take a nutrition class.

Too many calories, regardless of their source lead to body fat. Carbs are the only source of energy that can be utilized by the brain and by red blood cells. They are absolutely essential to life.

No. Carbohydrates are NOT essential to life. You couldn't be more wrong on this.

someone needs to heed their own advice because carbs are NOT the only source of energy that can be utilized by the brain and red blood cells. By medical necessity I am on a VERY restricted low carb diet, as a matter of fact the closer I can get to zero the better for my health and my brain still functions! I still live and breathe AND I work out! Daily! For a couple of hours! Holy Father will miracles never cease! How can I sit here and function and breathe as I do today without the absolutely LIFE ESSENTIAL carbohydrates!

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A good question....... If this person only ate carbohydrates that came from vegetables and fruits, would they ever look like this? Even if they ate a calorie surplus?

Eventually yes! Same goes with fat and protein though!

Who cares what she eats, get me her number.....