Take on fruit?

[JKurz1]

WHat is your take on fruit? Ive always refrained, but now in a bulking phase, I'm thinking it may not be the nbest way to go.....do you consume more of your fruit earlier in the day? Anyone against fruit pre-bed? We know that fruit postowrkout isnt optimal, but what other times of the day do you consume? Doesnt a ANPB and banana sound pretty fing tempting?

 

[harhar]

Do not refrain from fruit. You cannot get fat from fruit unless you eat ONLY high GI fruits or deep fry it. Think about the other stuff you eat before blaming fruit for making you gain weight. That said, ANPB + banana seems delicious. Great bulking snack prob.

Oh and btw, whats this thing about no fruits post-workout? I've been encouraged by many to eat high GI fruits right after workout to refill my glycogen tank (muscles).

 

[ashley2212]

WHat is your take on fruit? Ive always refrained, but now in a bulking phase, I'm thinking it may not be the nbest way to go.....do you consume more of your fruit earlier in the day? Anyone against fruit pre-bed? We know that fruit postowrkout isnt optimal, but what other times of the day do you consume? Doesnt a ANPB and banana sound pretty fing tempting?

I think fruit pre-bed is an awful idea. I don't see the point in spiking your insulin right before you go to sleep. Not to mention it would quicken the absorption of your last meal which is what you DON'T want to happen... you want your food to stay with you while you sleep.

Fruit is a great idea as soon as you wake up since your glycogen depletes over night. It helps you absorb your first meal a little quicker to get you going for the day. I don't see the point of having it any other time of the day other than when you first wake up. JMO.

 

[JKurz1]

Actually ashley, when combined with fats and carbs (anpb and babana sandwhich) the insulin spike is very minimal..............

 

[ashley2212]

Actually ashley, when combined with fats and carbs (anpb and babana sandwhich) the insulin spike is very minimal..............

I agree... but why not eat a complex carb later in the day if you're bulking rather than fruit?

 

[JKurz1]

What could be better? Healthy fats, potassium and vitamins, nutritious carbs...ANPB on whole grain with sliced banana..........

 

[harhar]

I think fruit pre-bed is an awful idea. I don't see the point in spiking your insulin right before you go to sleep. Not to mention it would quicken the absorption of your last meal which is what you DON'T want to happen... you want your food to stay with you while you sleep.

Fruit is a great idea as soon as you wake up since your glycogen depletes over night. It helps you absorb your first meal a little quicker to get you going for the day. I don't see the point of having it any other time of the day other than when you first wake up. JMO.

Meals dont get absorbed faster from fruits silly Methinks you should read up on proper nutrition books backed by RDs. The glycemic response of fruits also varies on the GI index. As an example, cherries have very low GI index.

High GI foods make you overeat not digest/absorb foods faster. Also, glycogen depletion will NOT happen overnight. Your body slows down its energy use during sleep. Glycogen depletion is only common among elite marathon runners. But it is also true the glycogen stores are lower in the morning so you better eat up the carbs.

 

[ashley2212]

Meals dont get absorbed faster from fruits silly Methinks you should read up on proper nutrition books backed by RDs. The glycemic response of fruits also varies on the GI index. As an example, cherries have very low GI index.

High GI foods make you overeat not digest/absorb foods faster. Also, glycogen depletion will NOT happen overnight. Your body slows down its energy use during sleep. Glycogen depletion is only common among elite marathon runners. But it is also true the glycogen stores are lower in the morning so you better eat up the carbs.

What I was trying to say was - fruit raises your insulin, therefore shuttling the food that you eat throughout your body more efficiently, which is why you look for that spike most specifically PWO... right? Attaining that insulin spike at other points in the day will serve no specific purpose other than to make you crash and become hungrier - as you said.

About glycogen and sleeping - okay, "depletion" was the wrong word to use, since that happens after a workout, not sleeping... But it is also true the glycogen stores are lower in the morning so you better eat up the carbs that's basically what I said, is it not? Back to my first point, if it works PWO, wouldn't it also have some positive effect after not eating 8+ hours?

Note to self: Stop responding to threads on the diet board - You are just a stupid girl.

 

[JKurz1]

What I was trying to say was - fruit raises your insulin, therefore shuttling the food that you eat throughout your body more efficiently, which is why you look for that spike most specifically PWO... right? Attaining that insulin spike at other points in the day will serve no specific purpose other than to make you crash and become hungrier - as you said.

About glycogen and sleeping - okay, "depletion" was the wrong word to use, since that happens after a workout, not sleeping... But it is also true the glycogen stores are lower in the morning so you better eat up the carbs that's basically what I said, is it not? Back to my first point, if it works PWO, wouldn't it also have some positive effect after not eating 8+ hours?

Note to self: Stop responding to threads on the diet board - You are just a stupid girl.

you arent stupid at all.............you are learning.......and maybe fruit isnt the best pre-bed................any other takes?

 

[Griz1]

I'm for fruit. I think any detriments to your goals are minimal when considered next to the benefits of fruits. If nothing else, your bowels will thank you.

Moderation is the key, if eating fruit is a concern.

That's my 2 cents worth.