Higher Carb Diet
For some people a higer carb diet can be beneficial and helpful for fat loss. But this needs to be done smartly and not just an excuse to fill up on junk food. What determines if this type of eating style is for you are genetics, the amount you exercise each day and of course your biomarkers will tell you.
This is definitely not for everyone as higher carb has a big influence on insulin, therefore will effect the insulin response in the body and effect other hormones. But for some people they can feel really good, see good fat loss and body composition changes, and not experience negative biomarkers on “tests” or in their cravings, hunger, skin, bowel movements, energy and more. A lot of attention needs to be given to this eating style because its very easy to go overboard on carbohydrates or make poor choices when under pressure.
Macros on a higher carb diet look like:
40-50% carbohydrates
30-40% protein
10-20% fat
Your meals should look like this:
Breakfast – carb and protein
Lunch – protein, carbs and greens (1 tbsp of ACV before lunch is a BONUS)
Dinner – fat, protein and greens ( 1 tbsp of ACV before dinner is a BONUS )
The majority of your carbs should come from berries, apples, and other fresh "inseason" fruits and vegetables. Potatoes and carrots are a great option, along with plenty of green vegetables.
If you notice that the introduction to carbs in your breakfast causes you to have mid day crashes and or sugar cravings as the day goes on… this way of eating is not for you. You may trying moving those morning carbs to dinner/supper instead. Or go back to the basic eating style.
Understand flexible dieting and diet breaks “can” be considered part of “a higher carb diet” / lifestyle.
*Also when going higher carbs, its wise to reduce your total calories for the day by 10-20% to allow for wiggle room.