rydra_wong: 19th-C strongwoman and trapeze artist Charmion flexes her biceps while wearing a marvellous feathery hat (strength -- strongwoman)
rydra_wong ([personal profile] rydra_wong) wrote in [personal profile] green 2010-07-23 07:46 am (UTC)

I ended up eating too much fat and not enough carbs.

You might find that works better for you.

The whole low-carb/moderate carb/timed carb/low GI/low GL/whatever thing is a source of endless controversy. But my impression is that there's a lot of individual variation; some people find their bodies "run better" with lower carbs, some with higher carbs.

For me, I've found that if I stick at a moderate level of carbs, mostly from fruit and veg, my energy levels are far more stable and I don't get "crashes" a few hours after meals.

So IMHO it's worth experimenting a bit, paying attention to how your body responds, and seeing what works best for you.

Re: fats, as long as they're mostly "good fats", it can be a good thing.

ETA: Forgot to mention -- you may know about this already, but there's evidence that some psych meds affect glucose metabolism and/or can cause carbohydrate cravings:

http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/53/7/842

So, further reasons for those of us on crazymeds to tinker around and find out what works best for us re: carb levels.

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