i recently looked at a fascinating study of a prison population diet experiment where they divided them into two. one population was given their standard meal and allowed to eat all the high carbohydrate and sugar snacks they wanted. the 2nd population got the same standard meal and all the protein and fat snacks they wanted. the results are amazing.
now, as you can imagine prison life is pretty boring so laying around and eating is a very popular idea.
The high carb group at as much as an incredible 10,000 additional calories per day. and reported waking in the middle of the night with hunger pangs. they gained a ton of wait and had serious gastrointestinal complaints and irritability and fights.
the high protein/fat group only consumed an additional 500-800 calories per day. they gained little or no extra weight and were calm and happier. they reported no hunger at night or between meals.
there are many interesting things to learn from this, but one things for sure: all calories are not equal. until the very recent understanding of eicosanoid brain reactions as well as the impact various foods have on hormones and satiety set-points, a lot of this was confusing to nutritionalists.
sadly medical doctors are poorly trained in nutrition so you have to do the groundwork yourself. thank goodness we have some smart AF'ers here!
Kas, I'm so sorry to hear of your physical challenges, I know that makes it hard to be active for sure. your certainly on the right track cutting the simple carbs/sugars.
since I've been travelling so much by car my diet has become a lot more important for physical and mental well being. cutting out all grains has been a lifesaver for me. I'd look like a sumo if I kept eating as I did 2 years ago.
Lav, that's the reason I don't make bread at home.....I'd just sit down and eat it until it's gone, then probably make another batch. eeeeeeeeek!
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