9 Comments to “Real Food Challenge Nutrition Meeting”

• chris
  January 30, 2010 at 2:27 pm

  So i do not forget – question on thursday – perrier water and san pellegreno water – whats up wit dat?
• Eric
  February 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm

  Also……Does Gum coubnt as sugar…..does chewing gum affect insulin???
• SuperBean
  February 2, 2010 at 9:53 am

  @Eric
  Just as a side note Eric–it can, as much as it’s sugar free or not, you’re still tricking the body to think it’s getting some kind of sugar, but to feel more sound about an answer, I’ll let the experts tell you on Thurs! (ps- I know of gum that has no flavour but spearmint that does exist but not sure where you can get it here yet…)
• E
  February 3, 2010 at 11:11 am

  That is what I was thinking, much the same as Splenda and other subs….(Before this challenge I was going to O.D. on low cal sugar subs)

  Thanks very much…

  E
• Turbo
  February 4, 2010 at 10:16 am

  @E
  I’ve heard and read the same thing as superbean, that in some people, not necessarily everyone, just the taste or even suggestion of something sweet can spike their insulin…
• E
  February 4, 2010 at 12:46 pm

  @Turbo

  It figures…..

  Thanks,

  E.
• E
  February 4, 2010 at 12:52 pm

  Question:

  Is it beneficial to have an insulin spike i.e fruit juice/dextrose along with Post workout meal (protein/carbs) after an intense workout?

  Does it help with nutrient absorption?

  E.
• Turbo
  February 4, 2010 at 1:27 pm

  It does help with glycogen replenishment, however, something like yams or sweet potatoes is preferable over fructose as it replenishes muscle glycogen vs. liver glycogen. However, for someone who is still trying to lean out, I would suggest that insulin control is a higher priority than glycogen replenishment. So, if any of you are not yet where you want be as far as body fat % is concerned stick with lots of protein and relatively low carb post workout.
• Eric
  February 4, 2010 at 3:35 pm

  Thanks Turbo……….

  E.