How do Carbs Help if You Eat them AFTER Working Out?

post-workout carbs = good idea

Here’s a question that was posted in the comments below the post Choosing the Right Diet: Low-Carb or Low-Fat?  It’s a good question that I suspect many people have, so I wanted to feature it here as a standalone Q & A. Question: How are the carb days supporting my weight training days, if I [...]

If not Fruit, then What Should I Eat after a Workout?

white potatoes are a great, glucose-based post-workout food option!

Question: Hey Dr. Clay, Loved your article in TMuscle (aka T-Nation) on 3/16. I had one question regarding part 3, in which you talk about fruit not being an ideal carb source post-workout. What food do you recommend as an ideal source of carb, specifically glucose, post-workout?  Thanks, Matt. Don’t kick the banana to the [...]

When Should I Eat Carbs, Doc?

Carbs with Breakfast...an intelligent option.

Carbs and insulin.  Insulin and carbs.  That seems to be the predominant topic on my mind lately.  Between writing and answering questions about my latest article, coaching clients, and working on my next product (which concisely gives my fat loss methods, btw), it seems that carbs and the insulin release they propagate is occupying most [...]

Protein, Carb, & Fat Intake Guidelines for Macronutrient Cycling

To control your weight, control your carb intake.

Question: Hey dr clay, I wanted to ask you about your ebook, i just read it, great stuff. My question is to do with the macro cycling. Is there any particular guidelines in terms of macro nutrient values for each day? I know there was sample days for men and women but these cant be [...]

Dude, Carbs are NOT Evil! Here’s Why…

cindy crawford bread carbs ftcr

Have you even been sunburned so bad that just wearing a SHIRT hurt like an S.O.B?  I have, and it’s not something I want to ever experience again. So the sun must be evil since that stupid ball ‘o fire in the sky burned me (and probably you) so badly!  Stupid sun! Or was it [...]