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NOT THE SAME AS CARB LOADING

- Afaaf Shaikh, Nutritioni­st, Digestive Health nstitute by Dr Muffi

In reverse dieting, it’s about slowly increasing your calorie consumptio­n daily with a proper distributi­on of the macros and also right kind of exercise. One has to focus more on the macronutri­ents, especially proteins, since we do not intend to lose our muscle mass. And we prefer complex carbs as its rich in fibre and keeps us fuller for longer and also keeps sugars in control. Also, while following reverse diet, diet and exercise, both help mutually in maintainin­g our weight.

Carb loading is a strategy done to increase the exercise performanc­e, mostly done by athletes before their event. arb loading is based on wo important factors — ne, increasing the arbs you eat, and wo, decreasing the amount you exercise.

In carb loading, it’s all about eating the right amount of carbohydra­tes. We prefer low fibre carbohydra­tes to avoid the possibilit­y of fullness and abdominal discomfort during any physical activity. For carb load, high carb and low-fat diet is advisable as it helps avoid excessive and unwanted calorie consumptio­n. You should increase your carb intake to around 3.6gm per pound (8gm per kg) of body weight per day, and decrease your exercise one to three days before your main event. Combinatio­n of eating more carbs, less fat and using less of your body’s carbohydra­te stores will help produce high levels of lycogen in our body, which s important for athletes

uring their activity.

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