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Nutrition Tip: Do Not Mix Carbs With Fat

August 13th, 2008 Posted in Diet, Nutrition Tip

So many of us are currently, or have tried to lose weight. There are so many fad diets out there, that no one really knows exactly what to do to lose weight. Fortunately there are some basic rules that we can follow to put together a great diet plan. Let me share some of them with you.

I have repeatedly found dieters who are unfamiliar with a basic nutrition rule that I learned long ago. It basically goes like this: do not eat any meals that are high in carbs and high in fat at the same time.

Essentially, you can eat meals that are high in protein and carbs, and you can eat meals that are high in protein and fat. Eating protein is what helps you build muscle and recover from strenuous workouts; it is also good for a decent thermic (calorie burning) effect during digestion. Mixing carbs and fat is what makes the lard stick to your thighs and/or abdomen.

Why Is It Bad to Eat Carbs and Fats Together?

When you eat carbohydrates you end up with lots of sugar in your blood. When there is alot of sugar in your blood, your body releases insulin. Insulin tells your body to store those sugars away in muscle tissue in order to generate lots of energy later. Unfortunately, insulin also tells your body to store fat molecules in the nearest possible adipose tissue.

Therefore, we can theorize a possible strategy: eat high protein meals to burn fat and build muscle, and avoid mixing carbs and fat in order to minimize potential fat storage from excess calories.

Here are some common examples of mixing carbs with fat:

Eggs and toast
Pancakes and sausage
Peanut butter and jelly or fluff
Steak and potatoes
Candy bars, cake, cookies, pie
Pasta and meatballs or sausage
Nachos

Learn it. Live it. Love it.

Written by Steve
Steve is a formerly ISSA certified personal trainer and sport nutritionist, who has been studying, practicing, and experimenting since 1994. Please use the content at Project Swole to supplement the advice of your doctor or physician. All medical questions should be directed towards a qualified medical professional, and the advice provided at Project Swole should be used at your own discretion.

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