what cereal contains good carbs?

Question

every says that i have too much cereal:: i have 3 bowls of it without suger and with skimmed milk, my cereal contains no fat but does contain 112 calories per bowl IS THE 3 BOWLS OF CEREAL THAT I HAVE AFTER MY EXERCISE MAKING ME FAT?? if not name me 2 cereal that contain good carbs?

Answer 1

Jay, I'll let you in on a little secret: Whether a carb is "good" or "bad" depends on when you are consuming it. Learn what carbs are right for different times, and you'll be on your way to your fitness goals.

Since knowledge is power, here's a quick recap on carbs. There are two types of carbs: high-glycemic and low-glycemic. When you eat high glycemic carbs, the body processes them quickly, causing a spike in insulin. This is good thing right after exercise, because your body needs this elevated insulin environment to help shuttle nutrients (like amino acids) into your muscles.

However, outside of this post-workout window (which generally lasts between 1-2 hours), eating excessive amounts of high-glycemic carbs can cause spikes in blood sugar which will cause your energy levels to go up and down (think about a sugar high and the "crash" that follows.) These insulin spikes can also cause your body to store excess calories as fat.

Examples of high glycemic carbs include baked potatos, white bread, instant rice, dried dates, pretzels, Rice Krispies, and simple sugars like maltodextrin, dextrose, honey and sucrose (table sugar) High-glycemic carbs typically will be low in fiber, which allows them to be digested very quickly. Most cereals (even those that are low in sugar) rank fairly high on the glycemic index. This is because they are made with processed grain flours that are quickly digested.

Low-glycemic carbs, on the other hand, take longer to digest and therefore cause insulin to be released in smaller amounts over a longer time frame. This is usually because the carbs are bound up with large amounts of fiber, which slows digestion. Because low-glycemic carbs moderate blood sugar, they can help maintain even energy levels and discourage calories from being stored as fat. Examples of low-glycemic food include oatmeal, most beans, milk and yogurt, apples, yams, lettuce and many vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, celery, etc.

So, now that you understand that, let's get back to your original question.

Eating high-glycemic carbs within 30-60 minutes of your workout is a good thing, provided you are also eating 20-40 grams of quick digesting protein as well (like a whey protein powder.) Consider eating a bowl of Rice Chex or Cheerios with skim milk right after resistance training. A little bit of sugar is also okay during this window. At the same time, have a scoop of whey protein in the left over milk in your bowl, or mixed in with water on the side. This is actually a great post-workout meal, since it includes a high-glycemic carb (the cereal) mixed with a fast digesting protein (the whey) and a slower digesting protein (the milk.)

The rest of the day, focus on eating lower glycemic carbs -- especially later at night (unless you are working out in the evening, of course.)

One last thing, three bowls of cereal is probably too much at one time. Again, add 20-40 grams of protein into your post workout meal along with one bowl of cereal. You'll feel more satisfied. If you are still hungry an hour later, eat a bowl of oatmeal with an egg or two. This will keep your metabolism rolling and your muscles fed during the critical post-workout recovery window.

I've included some links below to articles on this, as well as a link to a site that shows you the different glycemic index levels of foods.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

If you are managing the other carbs you take in, you should be okay. It wouldn't be too healthy if you had three bowls of cereal plus a sandwich for lunch then a heaping plate of pasta with bread for supper. Special K, Cheerios and All Bran are examples of excellent cereals. I don't see why eating three bowls of cereal is making you "fat". I used to eat that many bowls of cereal a day and now I've stopped. I didn't lose any weight by doing so. You could try to substitute one of those bowls of a high fibre cereal like All Bran or a cereal with psyllium fibre. Try to stick with cereals that are whole wheat like Shreddies as well. Just manage your other carbs wisely and you should be fine!

Answer 3

"Good" carbs are not processed and contain a fair amount fiber (i.e. whole grain bread, oatmeal and whole-grain cereals, legumes, veggies, fruits, etc.) "Bad" carbs are refined or processed (i.e. white bread, white pasta, soda, sugary foods, including ice cream).

It is recommended that you select whole-grain carbs over sugary or processed carbs. However, you can incorporate small portions of refined carbs into your diet on occasion and still lose weight. The key will be small portions.

Remember, all calories count when you are trying to lose weight -- whether you are on a low-carb diet or low -fat diet.

Answer 4

Kellogs Bran flakes

Answer 5

Visit a store instead of shopping on the net.

Answer 6

Follow a more slim protein/green veg diet regime

Answer 7

place a smaller amount meal available and you will carry a smaller amount throughout

Answer 8

Paint your own toe-nails as an alternative to sitting for a pedicure.

Answer 9

most cereal contain high carbs

Answer 10

Oatmeal, Cream-Of-Wheat, Farina, that type of thing. High in fiber and low in sugar. That's the best you can do.