Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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So I have been VLC for quite a few months now, I love the way it leans me out. I really wish that i could have the effects on body composition that VLC gives me without the endless fatigue and no energy for workouts..

So i am going to try and increase carbs, but I don't know which is better, re-introduce fruit? or incorporate small amounts of tubers?

Which one is better for energy/ and won't have a negative effect on body comp. ?

Thanks

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How often do you exercise and for how long? – Warren D Mar 18 2012 at 17:14

5-6 times a week...mostly long walks with sprints mixed in. and about 2 days of HIIT - which are short like 12 mins... – Paleo4ever Mar 18 2012 at 17:17

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IMHO, tubers are the way to go. – Annie Mar 18 2012 at 18:22

Annie, I'm new to this, is it because starch is better for energy than fructose? could you expand? – Paleo4ever Mar 18 2012 at 18:58

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Keep in mind that if you start eating potatoes/sweet potatoes and butter them heavily that it's a sudden, substantial increase in caloric intake compared to eating them in their natural state. – Travis Culp♦ Mar 18 2012 at 20:36

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Nance · Answer 1 · 2012-03-18 16:58:36Z UTC

First, be aware that ANY carb you add may (or may not) cause a very temporary spike in appetite; imagine your body saying, "Finally!"

With that in mind, you might want your first serving of increased carb to occur in a situation where eating is controlled--only cooking a small serving, or thawing a small amount, etc. If you don't have an unusually strong impulse to eat more, then choose whatever you like after that.

I think either tuber or fruit could work just fine. If appetite could be a problem, pick something you'd enjoy but don't usually go nuts over. For example, I find starch palatable but not delicious so it would be the better option if I'm starved for carbs--fruit I'd go nuts over--so a little converted rice or sweet potato won't cause an appetite spike but a grapefruit will.

After a few moderate servings of whichever food you choose the first few times, your reactions should settle down and you should handle whatever carb looks/sounds good.

Dragonfly · Answer 2 · 2012-03-18 17:03:42Z UTC

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I don't know that there is a definitive answer on this, since we all metabolize so differently.

Try out each for 2 weeks and see which works best for you.

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will do! thanks :) – Paleo4ever Mar 18 2012 at 17:18

Corbab · Answer 3 · 2012-03-19 01:41:39Z UTC

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Tubers have the advantage of being lower in sugar, which will help somewhat in avoiding fat gain. Have you tried increasing your intake of other carbs (leafy greens, crucifers, etc)? They aren't calorically dense, and they are a good carb source if you eat them with intent.

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Yes, I feel like I could eat 10lbs of brocoll, cawli, etc..and never really replenish that energy, still feel a little lethargic. So tubers is better to avoid fat gain? hmm... – Paleo4ever Mar 21 2012 at 16:56

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