Grains and Bodybuilding

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[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
I want to add chia seeds to my list of acceptible non-irritant carb sources. Kind of like quinoa in their nutrient profile, but richer in omega3.

I add them to chicken stews etc and if I’ve been eating this way for a couple of days, all my poos are ‘one wipe wonders’ which suggests to me that they are ‘ultimate bowel friendly’.

Nothing like only wiping your ass once and seeing no residue. Lets you know that all is right with your world :slight_smile:

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Do you feel that the quality of one’s stool (one wipe wonder, minimal gas, no splatter, etc.) are can be used to gauge the quality of ones diet from a health perspective?

Obviously, there IS a connection (it’s a no-brainer that the runs a lactose intolerant guy gets from drinking milk indicates he isn’t cut out for that in his diet), but do you feel that optimal diet = ultimate stool such that the way you shit can be used as a means of course-correcting your diet?

Clearly, the convenience factor is a big issue, but I guess I’m wondering if those clean, effortless shits (a rarity as I bulk up) should be the norm if the goal is determining how healthful my diet is for my body.

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[quote]anonym wrote:

[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
I want to add chia seeds to my list of acceptible non-irritant carb sources. Kind of like quinoa in their nutrient profile, but richer in omega3.

I add them to chicken stews etc and if I’ve been eating this way for a couple of days, all my poos are ‘one wipe wonders’ which suggests to me that they are ‘ultimate bowel friendly’.

Nothing like only wiping your ass once and seeing no residue. Lets you know that all is right with your world :slight_smile:

BBB[/quote]

Do you feel that the quality of one’s stool (one wipe wonder, minimal gas, no splatter, etc.) are can be used to gauge the quality of ones diet from a health perspective?

Obviously, there IS a connection (it’s a no-brainer that the runs a lactose intolerant guy gets from drinking milk indicates he isn’t cut out for that in his diet), but do you feel that optimal diet = ultimate stool such that the way you shit can be used as a means of course-correcting your diet?

Clearly, the convenience factor is a big issue, but I guess I’m wondering if those clean, effortless shits (a rarity as I bulk up) should be the norm if the goal is determining how healthful my diet is for my body.[/quote]

I don’t know if it should be the standard. Although, I feel confident in saying that if people have to stay out of the bathroom for an hour, or more after your done…then there is probably something in your diet that isn’t agreeing w/ your system.

One of the big things I keep hearing when it comes to eating irritating foods, is the inflammation with these foods (I.E. diary, wheat, etc). The inflammation, although not good for your digestive system, is also very negative to your cardiovascular health. Essentially the inflammation in one part of your body is causing it in your cardiovascular system…same goes for dental health and gum inflammation…

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what would people suggest for a non grain/gluten carb powder pre/post training, i often have no time to prepare potatoes

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[quote]caveman101 wrote:
what would people suggest for a non grain/gluten carb powder pre/post training, i often have no time to prepare potatoes[/quote]

fruit (depending on goals, watch the fructose. I would recommended types of berries)

Carb powders (Poliquin recommended and since your strapped for time, convenient)

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[quote]caveman101 wrote:
what would people suggest for a non grain/gluten carb powder pre/post training, i often have no time to prepare potatoes[/quote]

honestly bro, you should try and work this out somehow…I have four kids and I work 5 10s. I completely understand. but I have to make time on SUndays and cook a weeks worth of stuff. You have to go with sweet potatoes for post workout. If you choose a fruit, post workout, then I recommend bananas and mangoes sparingly. The reason is because natural sources are going to not only give you the much needed carbs your body needs but you will get the vitamin and mineral punch of a natural food source

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You guys are contradicting each other. The “quick carb sources” that poliquin recommends have zero vitamins and are typically refined food products like dextrose.