Nick Bare

I was putting a honey on a lot of things, like a natural food source, but definitely a sugary carbohydrate source.

If I'm consuming less carbohydrates on a daily basis,

I'm leaning more towards the oatmeal, the rice, the sweet potatoes, the fibrous fruits and vegetables.

But on days where I have to consume a lot of carbohydrates, I'm leaning more towards the sources that are more easily digestible.

that are lower volume, higher calorie.

There are certain fruits or dried fruits that are high in carbs, high in sugar, high in calories.

They just make it easier to get in all the carbs you need to keep up with the amount of training that you're doing.

But there are, in my opinion, I mean, that's a...

a very specific case on when to choose different carbohydrate sources based off the amount that you have to consume.

But on a more normalized approach and basis, yes, I believe there are certain carbohydrate sources that are more superior, healthier, better options than others.

I mean, they're simple versus complex carbohydrates.

Complex carbohydrates cause less of a blood sugar spike and have a more sustainable rise and fall of blood sugar, providing a cleaner energy.

Carbohydrates that are complex are more fibrous sources of

which promote more satiety.

They keep you longer or fuller for longer.

They promote healthier digestion and fat loss.

So when I look at carbohydrate sources that I'm going to be consuming on a

I gravitate towards oatmeal, which is a natural grain, has a great source of fiber.

I'll lean towards fruits, especially fruits that are more fibrous, berries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries.

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