Carbs at night

Diamondmaker

Carbohydrates At Night

Obviously there is a difference between the types of Carbs.

Say a milkyway = 72g / 100g- high sugar
Brown rice =74g - no sugar
Sultanas = 70g - all sugar? but differentiated from above as natural

These I would call "high carb" foods. Should these, as a rule, be avoided when they will not be used? ie a few hours before bed with no plans of any activity for hours or days after waking?

What level of carbs would be considered a food that would not be classed as carbs? Say.......

Pistachios = 10g
Baked beans = 16
Pineapple = 12g of sugar carbs.

Basic question is where ( roughly ) do you draw the line between a "carb" food and "not" and how to differetiate between the carbs a bit better.

ie are beans and tuna ok but on this principal, but pineapple, as it is sugar carbs less so?

I understand the benefits and requirements of / for carbs as a whole, just seeking a bit more clarification on the carbs at night philosphy ss you often here.
cheers

Hanley

For me, I've found that if I'm trying to lose fat then severly restricing carbs intake after about 6pm (or 7.30 if I've been training) works a treat.

Generally I'll have some moderately high carb and protein meal about 5-6 and then around 8 or 9 I'll have 2 scoops of protein and a handful of walnuts. Then before bed at 12ish a chicken breast and a pint of milk (I know there's some sugar in the milk before anyone says anything).

The majority of my daily carbs will usually come with breakfast amd post workout.

rubadub

Hanley wrote:

(I know there's some sugar in the milk before anyone says anything).

Well worth mentioning, many people are shocked when you tell them. Milk has just over 1/3 the sugar that is in coke, and many people (wrongly) think coke has massive amounts of sugar in it. Thats what I like about the comparison it shocks people into reality, then ask "so you have been drinking milk now for what 20, 30, 60 years? and never once read the label that clearly states how much sugar is in it!"

You'd swear it was a secret or something.


The thing is that milk is usually drank in high weights. So the sly marketers say it is "only 4% fat" neglecting to say people down it by the half kilo!

Money Shot

Milk is staple of most peoples diets and has good levels of protein and other nutrients. There aren't many 'real' alternatives to milk - porridge with water is not nearly as nice.
Do you think milk should be avoided altogether if you are trying to drop body fat ?

Hanley

Money Shot wrote:

Do you think milk should be avoided altogether if you are trying to drop body fat ?

Nah. Any diet I've ever gone on has included milk and it hasn't stopped me yet.

g'em

rubadub wrote:

Well worth mentioning, many people are shocked when you tell them. Milk has just over 1/3 the sugar that is in coke, and many people (wrongly) think coke has massive amounts of sugar in it. Thats what I like about the comparison it shocks people into reality, then ask "so you have been drinking milk now for what 20, 30, 60 years? and never once read the label that clearly states how much sugar is in it!"

tbh that kind of sensationalism pi**es me off. Has milk got sugars in it? Hell yeah, but it also has iodine, tryptophan, calcium, Vit D, A, K, B2, B12, phosphorous and of course our beloved protein. Hanley I wouldn't be worried in the slightest about those sugars late at night - in the grand scheme of things it's absolutely nothing to be concerned about.

What are the nutritional benefits of drinking Coke? Shag all.

There's been a number of studies done that show diets high in calcium lead to better fat-loss, and dieters tend to be satieted longer and eat less overall when they include dairy products in their eating plan. If you're weight conscious skimmed milk provides the best of both worlds - all the nutrients, virtually none of the fat.

davyjose

Money Shot wrote:

porridge with water is not nearly as nice.

I love it this way. I couldn't ever imagine having it with milk.