High GI carbs & clean carbs. huh ?

[buffchic69]

here goes another dumb question I have to ask -

What is the difference btwn. high GI carbs ( dextrose ) & clean carbs ?

I was reading a post in muscle food and it said -

POST-WORKOUT- protein shake with a high GI carb

And within 1 hour - a meal consisting of protein & clean carbs ?

what's a high GI carb ? Examples ?
what are clean carbs ? Examples ?


Thank you !


PS: I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I AM EATING THE RIGHT KIND OF CARBS AT THE RIGHT TIMES FOR OPTIMAL MUSCLE GAIN !!!!

 

[ashley2212]

You're starting a lot of new threads on topics you've discussed in other threads and that can easily be answered by some research on your own part. People are much more willing to help if they feel that you've done extensive research on your own.

Have you tried reading the other boards on here? Or even type into the search engine a topic you are looking for - both on here and on Google.
These ladies work hard to answer as many questions as they can, even though they're very repetitive. Give them a break and figure some of this out for yourself.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Clean carbs are not processed. They can be simple or complex.

Clean - potato, oatmeal, cream of wheat, fruit, veggies, rices (not instant).

HIGH GI Carbs are usually simple carbs. They are digested quicker and have a big impact on insulin levels. They can cause an insulin surge and drop. This can lead to more BF storage as well as inconsistant hunger (full/starving/full/starving).

Do an internet or ELite search for GI Index. This will give you a list of many many foods and their GI levels.

Also, as I said earlier, check out the Sticky at the top about Insulin Resistance. Women (and many men) do NOT NEED high levels of carbs post-workout. If anything, I would have a protein shake and MAYBE 1/2 a banana or a couple strawberries. THAT IS IT.

 

[Sassy69]

"Clean" in terms of diet generally refers to eating minimally processed, basic food. Clean carbs are things like fresh vegetables, brown rice, oatmeal, sweet potatoes.

Carbs can be simple or complex. Simple refers to carbs that are absorbed quickly by the body - dextrose, sugar stuff. These are also generally high GI carbs. Complex refers to carba that are absorbed a little more slowly. These are more starchy carbs like sweet potatoes.

Here's a link for you that explains this nicely:

http://www.diet-i.com/glycemic-index.htm

 

[Kroliczek]

Solid advice ladies.

My only addition would be to watch out for certain fruits that are NOT clean:

ie: watermelon.

 

[buffchic69]

thanks for the info ladies. I think I got it now.

Daisy, when you say post-workout having a protein shake with 1/2 a bananna or a few strawberries -

is that better than having a 1/2 cup otmeal with my shake ? is the oatmeal to much carbs ? or should I stick with the 1/2 bananna ?


Thanks

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I wouldn't take oatmeal as post-wworkout. It is more complex than the fruit. The more complex a carb is, the longer it takes to absorb into the body (and be utilized). The point of simple carbs post-workout is a QUICK uptake into the body for recovery.