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Posted 3/22/2015 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone try high-carbing it?

I switched from an autoimmune low-carb paleo diet to a high carb diet, and I find that my thyroid and body temperature have improved. I can exercise and even though I still had gut issues starting my high-carb experiment, I have been feeling great.

Carbs 200g
Protein 100g
Fat 65g
Posted 3/22/2015 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
I believe 200g daily is the FDA approved amount and if I remember correctly... they approved 200g in 1994 and in 1995 there was an increase in diabetes.

I prefer the MCT keto diet, which is low carbs (all before 4pm) and high fats (the good fats) for energy.

I would not recommend a high carb diet unless you are exercising consistantly to burn off all that sugar.
Posted 3/22/2015 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Experimentation is the way to go; we are all impacted so differently, that one size definitely doesn't fit all. Glad you are finding some carbs helpful.

We follow a combination of Terry Wahls (low carb) and PerfectHealthDiet (higher carb). I try to make sure all the carbs I serve are of the RS3 (retrograded resistant) type - cooked and cooled. In this fashion they provide more prebiotics for gut bacteria, as opposed to quickly entering the system as glucose.

https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Terry.Wahls

http://perfecthealthdiet.com/

http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.ca/2014/06/contupdate-2-rs2-and-rs3-are-not.html
Posted 6/9/2015 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
I know this post is a little old, but I'm wondering how the OP did with experimenting with high carb?

I recently switched to a HCLF (gluten free) vegan because I was sick of not eating the carbs I love (plus my digestion was never quite good) and within three weeks I was happy, satisfied, and had normal digestion. I was losing weight!

What I also got was a serious reaction two hours after eating of tingles, inflammation, and burning down my arms and legs. I thought it might be blood sugar issues, but I tested and everything was good/normal. It's back to animal protein, fat, lots of veggies, and bad digestion for me.
Posted 6/9/2015 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Wow,

This topic overwhelms me. I know that many people thrive on high carb, and many others thrive on high fat.

If anyone has theories on this or great book and article recommendations I would love to hear from you.
Posted 6/9/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I think it has a lot to do with each individual person. Some people are more carb sensitive than others, some never fully get over the "keto flu" when they lower carbs. Some can tolerate certain carbs more than others. It's all about experimenting what is right for your body/activity level/ energy requirements. And it's also somethingn that changes too. What worked for you 2 years ago may not work for you now.
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