Which Carbs should I eat?

[Ditsz]

Which are the best Carbs to eat? My plan at the moment to gain weight is 30% protein and 70% carbs. At work it is difficult to get the right food to eat. Any suggestions?

[YellowJacket]

And 0% fat? Goodluck gaining and staying healthy without fat.

[MrMuscle]

you should fix it, you should at LEAST get 20% fat, i prefer 30% fat, 30% protein and 40% carbs for weight gain. Get your carbs from low GI sources, most of the fats should be polyunsaturated. Never ever ever ever forgett having fats in your diet. those are KEY to adding musclemass.

[Ditsz]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
And 0% fat? Goodluck gaining and staying healthy without fat.

Thanks Yellow, your input was extremely valuable...NOT!!!!!!!!!!


I am new at this, hence the post, hence the cry for help....

So besides the flames do you have any other advice?

[YellowJacket]

Wasnt a flame and maybe you'd have more luck in the women's forum.

[Ditsz]

Originally posted by MrMuscle
you should fix it, you should at LEAST get 20% fat, i prefer 30% fat, 30% protein and 40% carbs for weight gain. Get your carbs from low GI sources, most of the fats should be polyunsaturated. Never ever ever ever forgett having fats in your diet. those are KEY to adding musclemass.

Thanks for that, any suggestions on the fat/protein/carbs ratio???

I can understand you guys get bored with the same noob questions over and over, but you were there once too.

Besides I trust what you guys have to say....

I appreciate your help
Thanks

[Ditsz]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Wasnt a flame and maybe you'd have more luck in the women's forum.

Maybe you're right Yellow

[MrMuscle]

yeah, like i said 30% fat, 30% protein and 40% carbs.
workes like charm

[Ditsz]

Thanks Mr Muscle, I'm going to try that for a few weeks, just need to plot my daily meals down.

[sana]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Wasnt a flame and maybe you'd have more luck in the women's forum.

i don't know why nutritional needs when trying to gain mass would be any different for a man than for a woman?

ditsz, are you asking for examples of carbs you should be getting or what the carb/pro/fat breakdown should be for you to gain?

carbs you should look for to include in your meals are things like brown rice, sweet potatoes, green leafy veggies, and whole grain oats.

[Sachet]

I agree with sana on the choice of carbs to consume.
Don't forget to fit some fruites in there as well.

[YellowJacket]

Originally posted by sana
i don't know why nutritional needs when trying to gain mass would be any different for a man than for a woman?

Pardon me, thought it was common knowledge.

[sana]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Pardon me, thought it was common knowledge.

huh? is it?? differentials in amounts of p/f/c i would think would vary based on the person's size but and the amount they're trying to gain but - i never thought it was gender based?

[BEAR]

Im wondering, if you are consuming light carbs with each meal throughout the day, lets say chicken and 1C brown rice with every meal, where would you add fats to the diet? I prefer natty PB for good fats, but Im wondering where to add them, maybe at night when carbs are cut out? Since im bulking right now, but trying to keep BF down, if not losing, Im getting in fats at the second pw meal, ground beef and a potato, maybe a little ketchup.

[YellowJacket]

Originally posted by sana
huh? is it?? differentials in amounts of p/f/c i would think would vary based on the person's size but and the amount they're trying to gain but - i never thought it was gender based?

Macronutrient ratio isnt what Im talking about. I wouldnt go in the women's forum and ask how much and what types of foods should I eat. Hopefully shes not 225lbs. Im gussing she eats much smaller amounts than most of us. Not to mention it'd probably be a bit more comfortable asking the women, as opposed to the men.

[Ditsz]

Yellow, are you back here again? LMFAO @ U!!!!
Actually I weigh 105lbs.
Why would I be more comfortable asking a woman? Its not like we're discussing anything WOMAN related.
This is food we are talking about. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge Yellow and not much inclination to share it.

I appreciate your perspective on the topic, but this is the Nutrition forum last time I checked, not the mens' forum.

[YellowJacket]

Originally posted by Ditsz


I appreciate your perspective on the topic, but this is the Nutrition forum last time I checked, not the mens' forum.

Agreed, so why dont we just do away with the women's section if no one's even going to post there?



Wait, now it is the women's section, enjoy.

[Ditsz]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Wasnt a flame and maybe you'd have more luck in the women's forum.

Shall we just say you were having a bad day Yellow?

[YellowJacket]

Originally posted by Ditsz


Shall we just say you were having a bad day Yellow?

Nope, Im like this with everyone who doesnt know how to use the forum

[redsquirrel]

Good carb choices: brown rice, sweet potatoes, oats, green veggies

Good protein sources: fish, chicken, lean red meat

Good healthy fats: flax, olive, sunflower, peanut oils., whipping cream, and those fats found in lean red meat.

IF you are wanting to gain lean body mass, IMO, you should follow a 50/30/20 ratio...protein, carb, fat. You need to keep your protein high, as protein synthesis is what builds lean body mass

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Nope, Im like this with everyone who doesnt know how to use the forum

I think she knows how to use the forum just fine. Check your pm please.

[rubberduckyo]

Originally posted by redsquirrel
Good carb choices: brown rice, sweet potatoes, oats, green veggies

Good protein sources: fish, chicken, lean red meat

Good healthy fats: flax, olive, sunflower, peanut oils., whipping cream, and those fats found in lean red meat.

IF you are wanting to gain lean body mass, IMO, you should follow a 50/30/20 ratio...protein, carb, fat. You need to keep your protein high, as protein synthesis is what builds lean body mass

Whipping cream? Hmm..............

[petite]

Originally posted by rubberduckyo
Whipping cream? Hmm..............

Yep, put about 1 or 2tbsp in your shakes and YUM!

[rubberduckyo]

Originally posted by petite
Yep, put about 1 or 2tbsp in your shakes and YUM!

Tee hee. Not what I was going after but yeah, def sounds yum. First time I'd seen anyone reccomend it though. Woo Hoo! Talk about a treat!

[jacques derrida]

i'd add to what redsquirrel said:

i love beans - garbanzo, kidney, lentils.... yum. good source of fibre and some carbs and protein in there too.

yum for bean salad.

lol - whipping cream? yum!

i'm about to bulk... so i'm curious about the ratios. why 50p-30c-20f?

how is it better/worse than 40-30-30?