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WHY You Should Eat MORE Starches (3 BIG Reasons)

October 6, 2011 by Shaun Hadsall 3 Comments

Starchy Carb Myths vs. Facts…

In part 1 of my new video series we broke down three seriously misguided carb choices people make when choosing starchy carbs for fat loss.

Today I’m back (like I promised) with part two where I reveal 3 new reasons you should eat more starchy carbs.

You’ll discover why “white” starches (like potatoes and white rice) are a FAR superior choice than choosing starches like whole grains (which are wayyyyy overrated).


Hopefully you have a sense of humor. If not, toooooo bad. 🙂

Believe it or not, certain white starchy carbs will help your metabolism…

  • Utilize and burn carbs as a fuel source more efficiently
  • Replenish valuable glycogen to fuel your workouts
  • Reset fat burning hormones and keep them at optimum levels
  • Prevent the breakdown of lean muscle and promote and “anabolic” environment which is crucial for health and fat loss

Starches with higher glucose chains will even help you avoid the metabolic slowdown that’s associated with dieting and fat loss.

Also, MOST carb intake advice doesn’t address the role that high intensity exercise plays on our body’s ability to utilize starches. A lot of it has to do with a process called “glycolysis”.

I break it down and simplify it for you in today’s short video.

Anytime I come across awesome stuff like this I want to share it with you asap because we’re all being misled about consuming starchy carbs.

I love busting weight loss myths – and this one’s a doosey…

In part 3 of this series, I’ll be revealing the “best” starchy carbs (besides potatoes and rice) to use for fat loss (and the 2nd best…and the 3rd). I also educate you on how to combine and time your starch intake for maximum results.

As always, please “like” this and leave comment if you have a question.

Hope you have an awesome day,

Shaun

Filed Under: nutrition Tagged With: are carbs bad, carb cycling, carbohydrates, carbs, counting carbohydrates, counting carbs, low carb, low carb diet, lowcarb, simple carbs

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  1. Shannon LeGrand says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Shaun,
    Great information. Look forward to the tips whenever they are posted. I am down 10 pounds now from using your program and feeling some much better. Trying to get a few more pounds off. Keep the tips coming. 🙂

  2. Kelly says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    How big is a “portion” of starchy carbs? I’ve tried searching for the answer on your site with no luck.

  3. Shaun Hadsall says

    August 15, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Great question, Kelly. Use the size of your fist as a guideline!

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