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I can't work out which is the bigger culprit; carbs or salt.
Just curious about it and I want to know, For People doing a regular Plan not Keto ... etc Thanks an advance
Hi, I'm planning on doing a 20:4 intermittent fast in combination with a low carb diet. I'm aware of the kinds of foods that are good for low carb diets like fish, nuts, veggies, fruits, etc. My main issue is, I'm not...
What happens when you do strength training but eat a low protein low carb high fat diet? Do you just retain muscle mass or is there a way to add muscle on such a diet?
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
Assuming a sedentary lifestyle, would it seem to be much more difficult to fast (esp longer fasts) on a high carb diet? Because of insulin spikes and drops?
I am very interested in fasting and I tried time-restricted eating first (18:6). I heard a lot of health benefits of fasting and ketosis but I have some questions. If I fast for 18 hours and then eat carbs, doesn't that...
A few years ago, when trying to find a weight loss lifestyle that works for me, I ended up trying keto, I really didn't enjoy it, so I stopped. However, I was in ketosis, and my general cravings were minimized,...
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So i see so many people talk so greatly about keto mixed with if, but i rarely see anyone who is vegetarian talk about their diet. Basically all of my protein comes from legumes, lentils and soy based prpduct -...
In the past I have successfully lost weight on low carb diets (anywhere between 10-25 pounds). It usually would take a significant commitment to see results. Of course, I always end up back to my old ways and regain it....
I am sure this has been asked a thousand times and I hope it doesn't brake any community rules but I was wondering what are generally considered "healthy" macros under the assumption that low carb dietary style is the way...
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I saw on this keto granola my dad bought where it said carbs minus sugar alcohols equals net carbs. That made me kind of curious about it. And if this is really true then what if I drank a Diet...
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Sex Male: Age 20s Weight 172 Wishing to ask for principles atound which to build a monthly diet for someone who is living alone.
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Most of potassium rich foods that I can think of have carbs.
Is Eating 30% carbs, 30% fats, 30% protein bad for you? Does it really matter?
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It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
I know the drink recipe but how do I start the fasting and how long do I do it? I weigh 190 and my goal weight is 130. I am 31year old female. 5 foot 1. Tired of being unhealthy....
Is this a healthier alternatives?
I been searching the internet like a fat stupid pig to find info on this diet. Can some one put me in game I want to do rolling 48’s eat a can of spam a few pickles like 3-4 and repeat....
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If I eat the same amount of calories for example 1200 calories, which would be better for losing weight faster. low carb calorie deficit 18:6 vs high carb calorie deficit 18:6? Would I lose the same amount of fat...
I’m curious as to how many following IF are also low carb or NOT low carb? I lost some weight in 2019 over 6-8 months doing low carb/keto, approximately 10kg and felt amazing … and then slowly regained most of it...
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I know orange contains complex carbs but what about the white ones?
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What is the thing with the “rice and chicken diet”? I feel like both people who are cutting and bulking are eating like that?! (Not everyone, I know:)). High or low in calories? I don’t understandddd
Looking for good e-books that teach more about bodybuilding type dieting and nutrition.
You know that even in all the macros, protein takes the most time to digest and then comes fats/ lipids and then carbs . But to what should be the order to eat , first carbs or first protein where...
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Hello. As I am at chapter 19 of the book. If this comes up in the Appendix B let me know that i hsvent gotten far enough in the book. However, in Chapter 19 Fung mentions that...
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Has anyone had a pos/neg experience on the carnivore diet?
Suppose you had half your carbs be white rice and bread and half lentils/fruits/veggies. Would that cut it?
You always hear about certain things causing cancer or cognitive decline but is any of it true? Are there any foods we eat which can cause health problems unrelated to diet?
Anyone familiar with it?
Satan says, from now on you only get to choose between these two diets: A: High Sugar and Carbs, like pancakes and waffles with syrup and Nutella every day B: High sodium and meat, like sausage and bacon sandwiches every day And you...
Not for weight loss. For the average male who trains regularly. Fasting when I feel like it. ​ Cheers.
Hi everyone Does anyone else follow dryfasting and zero carb??
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Can a 16-24+ hour fast still induce ketosis? Or is it a must to reduce carb intake?
Has anyone done IF with a more keto style meal diet? What’s your opinions on this? Is it more beneficial then to add bad carbs and added sugars? So far I have been doing this style and feel great. I...
Which is more important in terms of getting lean diet or cardio?
Hey all, Just finished reading Paul Saladino's book the carnivore diet in which he recommends basically only meat in his carnivore plans level 1-5. However, looking at his website the first picture shows him with a bunch of fruits, honey...
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Also considering than chilies have more vitamin c than oranges. Is it worth using more seasoning and spicing up our food?
Before I get downvoted to hell, i just want to see if y’all noticed any benefits with a low vs high carb diet. Of course this comes with the assumption that it’s minimally processed and full of variety, not a...
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
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Hi, I’m about 50 pounds over weight. I have been intermittent fasting 20:4 and eating in a caloric deficit but I’ve been struggling to stick to my calories. I will eat in a deficit one day and bindge the...
What are peoples thoughts on doing fasting with low carb/keto. Or is it not needed
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[https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/](https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/) I am doing a phd and I'm wondering if upping my carbs will help improve my cognition or if the science in this article is just bull?! Thank you!
Hi all, I've been doing intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. Both during keto and with carbs. I do OMAD and it benefits my lifestyle and schedule. The difference I noticed with fasting on Keto and on carbs...
white rice, brown rice, wheat bread, wheat pasta, corn tortillas Which would be best?
Very new to this and I want to do this process correctly for my own health and benefits. Keep in mind that I am not specifically trying to loose weight, I just want to do this the right way. Feel...
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Hi, so I heard doctor fung talk about how fasting for periods of 3-4 days won’t slow your metabolism. He showed a chart of someone’s metabolism when on a traditional low calorie diet wich included carbs compared to someone fasting....
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I bought several natures promise ribeyes at the grocery store. One of them was organic and two were not. When I got home and looked at the nutrition label I realized that the non organic steaks label made absolutely no...
Can someone pls guide me with some meal ideas how to get 85% fat 15% protein. Spam not available in my country. I do have chicken luncheon meat. I can get: Bacon,eggs,mince meat,cream cheese,olive,pickles
Hey all, I am 27M/120KG/182cm and I have been looking into IF and what dieet to eat while doing this. I try to limit to eating twice a day and try and focus on more protein diets, however while tracking...
Has anyone had success with a 16/8 or 18/6 fasting plan while drinking diet soda during your fasting time??
Hi all, simple question, is it okay to drink regular water during my Spam and Pickle diet? Didn’t know if drinking regular water instead of snake juice, will flush all the electrolytes out my body that I’ve just eaten. Thanks!
Hi all! I'm curious to know if it's possible for an active runner to no lose (or even gain) fat/muscle through their diet. Are there specific things to do other than calorie surplus and extra protein intake? Thanks!
When you do intermittent fasting, can I still eat carbs? Or is it better to keep low carbs? Much appreciate your inputs!
American here and I know most people eat unhealthy but what foods does this actually include??
Cole says to keep the protein under 20% of the calories. What is the minimum amount of protein I should aim for? He mentions you can go as low as 80g protein. Is that enough for building and maintaining muscle?...
According to my Google searches, chloride is an electrolyte. I couldn't find much info about where it comes from though. One of my theories is tap water, but I honestly have no idea. Thank you!
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Just curious what everyone does for best results!
I dont have a diagnosis because im poor as fuck here in Mexico LOL so i cant get to a doctor, but either way i dont want to, he just gonna put me on PPI's for sure I BURP A LOT...
During a well maintained nutritional ketosis, how much of a negative impact fruits/fructose cause to the body? Obviously body gets kicked out of ketosis immediately, but what is the process and is there any damage to lean muscle tissue while...
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/calorie-restricted-diet-may-slow-aging-healthy-adults-science-shows-rcna69562
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Not me... for my wife :)
I (23M) was looking online for the best low carb foods to consume daily but it gets overwhelming. I am not overweight but I am trying to lose 20pounds in two months. I'm 6'9ft and 250lbs I'm just trying to...
I recently lost a lot of weight through CICO and am at 13-14% bodyfat. I am finding it really difficult to lose the last 10 pounds, which I believe would get me to 10% bodyfat. The reason for this is...
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I’ve been doing 20:4 fasting for a couple weeks. I find that when I eat carbs during my eating window I can easily stick to my 20 hour fast. But when I go very low carb during my...
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I'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)
I'm just getting into extended fasting, normally all i'll drink is coffee, water, and bouillon, but I do occasionally crave a diet soda. So i'm wondering if during an extended fast, like 3+ days, a...
Hi Everyone, After reading Dr. Fung's books, it's clear that he advocates a low-carb diet. In his Obesity Code book, he talks about looking at food's glycemic index/load as a guideline for foods to look at to eat. Also, in...