FoodFreak, I would like to hear YOUR opinion on diet.

[mule]

Originally Posted by qbkilla

I was wondering if anyone has thoughts on Quinoa vs oatmeal as your main carb source on carb days. I have read some stuff (mostly from Poliquin) that oatmeal is a common food allergin and quinoa may be a better choice. Anyone have thoughts on this?

Great thread

as has been alluded to earlier most grains need to be soaked to get really 100 percent out of them, this does not mean they are useless before you soak them but some people will have issues. historically grains were always soaked to make their nutrients more digestible and usable to the body

[FoodFreak]

Originally Posted by kscowboy

Hey FF-What are your thoughts on using casein protein before bed. I have read that some people think it is great and others say that night time is a resting time for your body and not a time for digestion. Just wondering what your thoughts were.

ALso thank you BIG TIME for taking the time to make this thread AMAZING!!!!!

Hey bro- not a fan of casein protein nor any supplemental protein when whole food sources are available. try omega-3 eggs and some egg whites 1-3 hours before bed. They digest well for most.

[FoodFreak]

Originally Posted by Creation

when you say .5g carbs/lbm is that for the whole day or per meal?

and what are your thoughts on doing high fat mon-fri then carb refeeds on sat/sun

the carb intake is a real circumstantial thing. Some may require very few carbs to create enough energy surplus to spare the EFA's and EAA's for muscle building and some may require more. Things like metabolism, daily energy expenditure from work (physical job vs desk job) are all taken into account. If you have determined .5g/LBM carbs as adequate for you then it is per day not per meal.

hope that helps brother

the M-F "keto" ish diet plus a weekend re-feed is sort of like the anabolic diet or a CKD diet.. not a fan...

[FoodFreak]

Originally Posted by qbkilla

I was wondering if anyone has thoughts on Quinoa vs oatmeal as your main carb source on carb days. I have read some stuff (mostly from Poliquin) that oatmeal is a common food allergin and quinoa may be a better choice. Anyone have thoughts on this?

Great thread

quinoa is good, Oatmeal tends not to bother me but yes some people dont digest it well. Try brown rice, yams/sweet potatoes, quinoa, millet, sprouted grain products (food for life=good company)

[FoodFreak]

Originally Posted by mule

as has been alluded to earlier most grains need to be soaked to get really 100 percent out of them, this does not mean they are useless before you soak them but some people will have issues. historically grains were always soaked to make their nutrients more digestible and usable to the body

this is true...good points

[Gymratforlife]

Originally Posted by FoodFreak

the carb intake is a real circumstantial thing. Some may require very few carbs to create enough energy surplus to spare the EFA's and EAA's for muscle building and some may require more. Things like metabolism, daily energy expenditure from work (physical job vs desk job) are all taken into account. If you have determined .5g/LBM carbs as adequate for you then it is per day not per meal.

hope that helps brother

the M-F "keto" ish diet plus a weekend re-feed is sort of like the anabolic diet or a CKD diet.. not a fan...

Wish I would have talked to you 10 years ago before failing miserably with so many cookie cutter bulking diets when I was younger. I remember my friends saying man I just cant eat enough to put muscle on. I would get fat on a 200+ carb per day diet and that was weighing 190+ lbs lean. It always seemed that eating big only got me fat. It was not until recently that I strayed from the cookie cutter bulking diets and figured out that if I kept my carbs under 200 grams per day and kept 100 grams of those pre and post work out I will grow lean with minimal fat gains. I would have been afraid to speak out like this years ago for fear of being ridiculed since every one thought every one needed a billion plus carbs and calories per day to get big. How the times and knowledge changes.

[thebrick]

Food Freak & Main, I have really enjoyed this thread. Thank you

FF, How do you feel about using apple cider vinegar in the diet?

[Shelby]

Quinoa is also a complete protein (unlike wheat, rice, etc.)

[j4ever]

i have been looking for Quinoa and cannot find it. Where you fellows purchase this at?

[PsyT]

the organic grocery store type places usually have it in the bulk section.

[Jmuls]

FF,

What are your thoughts on evening primrose oil for getting GLA?

What are your thoughts on liquid chlorophyll?

Phenomenal info in here by the way! Thanks!

[Creation]

Ezekiel cereal for the win

[Jmuls]

Originally Posted by j4ever

i have been looking for Quinoa and cannot find it. Where you fellows purchase this at?

If you're in the states, both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's carry it.

[Creation]

Thanks so much FF, for answering all the questions its been real helpful.

After the body uses carbs for energy and it needs more energy and you are giving it EFA's and protein what does it use next for fuel?

[mountaindog1]

Originally Posted by thebrick

Food Freak & Main, I have really enjoyed this thread. Thank you

FF, How do you feel about using apple cider vinegar in the diet?

Just wanted to say that some apple cider vingar is great for thinning bile salts and keeping your organs that help with burning fat (liver mainly) woroking better. 1 tbls a day is good dose.

JM

[mountaindog1]

I see on another thread that people may be thinking based on the foods we are recommedning that FF and I are anti-carb...

Well I am anti-low fat, not a big proponent of super low carbs.

If you get to know what certain fats do for your body, you will see why.

Not eating good fats is not a good recipe for health and longevity.

This is what I am trying to do, help people understand that you can get lean, and get healthy at the same time...it's not impossible to do both.

JM

[PHIL HERNON]

Originally Posted by mountaindog1

I see on another thread that people may be thinking based on the foods we are recommedning that FF and I are anti-carb...

Well I am anti-low fat, not a big proponent of super low carbs.

If you get to know what certain fats do for your body, you will see why.

Not eating good fats is not a good recipe for health and longevity.

This is what I am trying to do, help people understand that you can get lean, and get healthy at the same time...it's not impossible to do both.

JM

Thats what we all really want.........one just cant lump our diet into high/low/moderate carb...........get enough carbs but focus on fats and proteins

[SABAGOY]

Originally Posted by mountaindog1

Just wanted to say that some apple cider vingar is great for thinning bile salts and keeping your organs that help with burning fat (liver mainly) woroking better. 1 tbls a day is good dose.

JM

I usually add 1tsp per liter of water and drink that throughout the day...also, i make sure it is first cold pressed and contains "mother of vinegar".

[mountaindog1]

Originally Posted by PHIL HERNON

Thats what we all really want.........one just cant lump our diet into high/low/moderate carb...........get enough carbs but focus on fats and proteins

Yes, exactly Phil - thank you. I actually put a good dose of oats, brown rice, blueberries, and many other carbs for variety in all the diets I do...but I don't load people up on 500-600 gram type diets, when healthy fat will do more for the body hormonally which equals more efficient fat loss and muscle gain..thanks again Phil..

JM

[mountaindog1]

Originally Posted by SABAGOY

I usually add 1tsp per liter of water and drink that throughout the day...also, i make sure it is first cold pressed and contains "mother of vinegar".

That is a great way to do it. i am too much of a wimp, I just take the tablspn and chase it with something. The way you do it is better though..

JM