Food Ideas Needed

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13 Nov 2013 09:24 #156709 by Riddin
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Hi :)

I have been trying to put together an eating plan for my friend and I...but have noticed that although the day's meals stay within the daily calories needed, I am battling to get the carb % up enough. Fat and Protein percentages are fine, but it's just the carbs that are too low. Not sure why this is or what to do?

So I was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on foods that are higher in carbs and lower in fats.

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13 Nov 2013 09:26 #156710 by CHAPEL
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Sweet potato, oats, basmati rice, couscous.
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13 Nov 2013 09:36 #156711 by FIllet
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You can also try kidney beans, lentils, squash and regular potatoes.

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13 Nov 2013 09:39 #156713 by Riddin
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Another question which I am confused about.

Olive Oil.

I know that it is healthier than other oils and that they are part the "good fats". But they are so high in fat and it affects the fat intake for the day. Is it ok to have olive oil still even though 1 tablespoon is over 100 calories already?? Or would it be better to use a spray and cook olive oil?

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13 Nov 2013 09:40 #156714 by Riddin
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Hadn't thought about kindey bean, lentils and squash yet. Thanks

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13 Nov 2013 09:49 #156718 by CHAPEL
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I assume you are referring to cooking with it?

If the olive oil fits your macros then use it. I normally use spray and cook, coconut oil or I dry fry things, I don't like using olive oil for cooking.
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13 Nov 2013 10:37 #156729 by Riddin
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CHAPEL wrote: I assume you are referring to cooking with it?

If the olive oil fits your macros then use it. I normally use spray and cook, coconut oil or I dry fry things, I don't like using olive oil for cooking.


Yes, sorry, I did mean in cooking. Thank you..I will try the spray and cook option.

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13 Nov 2013 13:05 #156753 by Muscleaddict
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Also consider using macadamia oil for cooking. Tastes good and it contains the highest amount of monounsaturated fats of any oil. Good stuff.
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13 Nov 2013 13:14 #156754 by CHAPEL
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Coconut oil is also resistant to high temps which makes it a good option, but it is high in saturated fat.
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14 Nov 2013 08:52 #156890 by Riddin
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What foods are high in protein and low in carbs and fat? :)

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14 Nov 2013 09:18 #156898 by mike123
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lean meat...egg whites ...fish = good fat or tinned tuna in water ..chicken fillets ..ostrich lean mince and steak
P nut butter but has good fat omega 6..whey protein ..
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14 Nov 2013 14:55 #156994 by Pyroclasm
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mike123 wrote: P nut butter but has good fat omega 6..


P nut butter is a terrible source of protein.

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15 Nov 2013 11:09 #157115 by mike123
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Pyroclasm wrote:

mike123 wrote: P nut butter but has good fat omega 6..


P nut butter is a terrible source of protein.


At 30g per 100g it is not the highest but add to tuna and u have a high protein with fat meal ...
As for being terrible ???? B)

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15 Nov 2013 11:14 #157120 by Pyroclasm
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You do not get the full amino acid profile so those 30g of Proteins don´t do much.

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15 Nov 2013 11:31 #157126 by mike123
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Pyroclasm wrote: You do not get the full amino acid profile so those 30g of Proteins don´t do much.


Dude have u seen what that oak on TV does after eating peanut butter :lol:

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15 Nov 2013 11:39 #157130 by Pyroclasm
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All proteins from plants are well known to be inferior except for Soy being not as much but still inferior. Charna I am in Germany have no idea what´s going down in SA TV atm.

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15 Nov 2013 11:44 #157132 by mike123
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Eats P/Nut butter and f*cks up everyone ...stupid advert

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15 Nov 2013 11:45 #157133 by Pyroclasm
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Soos die Swart Kat?

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15 Nov 2013 11:46 #157135 by mike123
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thats the one ...

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