Sport Good or bad food?

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I'm in a bulking phase (first go at trying to build real mass), but want to try eat as clean as I can. Have read mucho posts on this site which have been very helpful. Thanks to everyone for that.

I do have some pending questions about specific foods that I'm in search of more detailed answers/feedback/opnions on:

Milk Fat - Is this considered "good fat"?? I drink about 36 oz's of skim a day, but am considering changing to whole during bulking for the added calories. Want to make sure i'm not doing more harm than good.

Granola Bars - Specifically Nature Valley Peanut Butter . Whats the consensus on the nutritional value of these?? Are these "good carbs"? I see a lot of advice to stay away from "protein bars". Wondering if this falls in to that category... although its really not a protein bar.

Brown Sugar - Is this better than white sugar? I use about 2 tbsp's in my oatmeal every day.

Bedtime Snack - I usually get done with the gym around 8:30 PM and am in bed by 10 PM. My PWO snack is a EAS Premium protein shake... but I've been also eating a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with it during bulking. Should I be eating a complex carb as well.... like a whole wheat bagel or brown rice? I'm not real clear on the "eating carbs before bed" thing.

Any input will be appreciated!! Thanks!!

TM
 
milk fat - if the calories fit in your dietary goals, go for it. if anything go for the hormone free milk if you can afford it.

granola is loaded with sugar. if its cane sugar or honey I'd be more ok with it than if its full of high fructose corn syrup.

brown sugar is white sugar with molasses added...its not better for you. I find that some splenda in my oatmeal tastes fine. splenda's the closest to 'real sugar' taste that i've found. they make a brown sugar splenda too.

for post workout, carbs are good. simple carbs are great, and I wouldn't worry about them turning to fat during a bulk when consumed after your workout. the body wants the sugar for glycogen. you might use some dextrose in the shake for carbs.
 
Almost all prepared foods, like granloa bars, are bad, even though they masquarade as "health foods". Try to stick with the good stuff nature makes (shop around the periphery of the supermarket: fresh fruits and vegies, meat, eggs, dairy).

To sweeten oatmeal try raisins or some other fruit.

A banana and/or a half a grapefruit are better alternatives to "carb replacement" and "sports drink" after a workout.

I personally get better results with complex carbs (brown rice, etc.) at lunch time, but I work out in the early morning.
 
i use stevia as a sweetener. to me it doesn't leave that bad after taste that most of the other sweeteners do.

also, kashi makes some pretty tasty granola/fruit bars that i think are better than anything else on the shelf. i believe they are made with evaporated cane juice and honey instead of sugar.
 
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malkore said:
milk fat - if the calories fit in your dietary goals, go for it. if anything go for the hormone free milk if you can afford it.

granola is loaded with sugar. if its cane sugar or honey I'd be more ok with it than if its full of high fructose corn syrup.

brown sugar is white sugar with molasses added...its not better for you. I find that some splenda in my oatmeal tastes fine. splenda's the closest to 'real sugar' taste that i've found. they make a brown sugar splenda too.

for post workout, carbs are good. simple carbs are great, and I wouldn't worry about them turning to fat during a bulk when consumed after your workout. the body wants the sugar for glycogen. you might use some dextrose in the shake for carbs.
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Fyi, slpenda is essentially chorinated sugar. It was originally develped as an insecticide. Some people care about that...some don't...but there you go.

I use SweetLeaf Stevia, amd I love that it is 0 calores, 0 carbs, and a 0 glycemic index. I've even baked with it! :party2:
 
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