Title says it all :)
But was thinking to eat the raisins on my refeed day.
So good or bad idea?
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Title says it all :)
But was thinking to eat the raisins on my refeed day.
So good or bad idea?
Trying to put raisins in a cut might cause infection......I'd be careful
[QUOTE=JValjean724;620710083]Trying to put raisins in a cut might cause infection......I'd be careful[/QUOTE]
Damn! You beat me to it...
On a more serious note, raisins (or dried fruit in general) are very calorically dense. 1/4 cup is about 130 kcals and it is mostly simple sugar. If I were you I would stick to whole/unprocessed fruit. You will be able to eat more (volume wise) and this will keep you more satisfied. 1/4 cup of raisins isn't much...
I eat raisins on a cut/ off a cut or any time I please. It's just fine if you hit your macros. And 1/4 cup of raisins is a ton of raisins. 1/2 cup of oats, 1/4 cup of raisins and 1 cup milk makes for a good breakfast.
Macros are the key to a cut.
[QUOTE=lsiberian;620717923]1/4 cup of raisins and 1 cup milk makes for a good breakfast. [/QUOTE]
That sounds like the worst breakfast I've ever heard. OP eat whatever you want, as stated above, total calories for the day is what matters.
[QUOTE=adamg8504;620710543]Damn! You beat me to it...
On a more serious note, raisins (or dried fruit in general) are very calorically dense. 1/4 cup is about 130 kcals and it is mostly simple sugar. If I were you I would stick to whole/unprocessed fruit. You will be able to eat more (volume wise) and this will keep you more satisfied. 1/4 cup of raisins isn't much...[/QUOTE]
Most raisins are drenched with table sugar, too. I'd look for the unsweetened variety.
[QUOTE=VincentiT;620719713]That sounds like the worst breakfast I've ever heard. OP eat whatever you want, as stated above, total calories for the day is what matters.[/QUOTE]
He was putting the raisins in his oatmeal. You should probably quote the whole post...
Why not do prunes? They are a super fruit and will help with constipation while your at it...
[QUOTE=adamg8504;620720533]He was putting the raisins in his oatmeal. You should probably quote the whole post...[/QUOTE]
LOL too early in the morning for straight reading. But yeah I've never done it without the oats.
[QUOTE=VincentiT;620719713]That sounds like the worst breakfast I've ever heard. OP eat whatever you want, as stated above, total calories for the day is what matters.[/QUOTE]
If I eat whatever I want, just to get my calories right, I will not lose weight as fast as I am now.
For example, when my carbs are too high, I won't drop weight as fast.
I know raisins are a decent carb source, but was just wondering wether or not it would be good in a cut since all of the carbs are sugar.
[QUOTE=JValjean724;620710083]Trying to put raisins in a cut might cause infection......I'd be careful[/QUOTE]
Ha ha. OP- read the stickies man. You can eat ANYTHING you want provided it fits into your macros
[QUOTE=psychodiver9;620751063]Ha ha. OP- read the stickies man. You can eat ANYTHING you want provided it fits into your macros[/QUOTE]
I doubt this is true. People who eat sugar-related foods as carb intake, lose weight way slower than people who eat carbs from oats, rice,...
I love me some raisins ...
They taste good, but are pretty dense.
[QUOTE=Cumulonimbus;620760703]They taste good, but are pretty dense.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I thought so :) was just trying to find a carb source for my refeeds other than oats/rice.. Bread I don't eat. Bother to help me out? :) Will rep for 20 lol.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620761713]Yeah I thought so :) was just trying to find a carb source for my refeeds other than oats/rice.. Bread I don't eat. Bother to help me out? :) Will rep for 20 lol.[/QUOTE]
How about some whole grain pasta? I prefer the taste over regular pasta and it makes for a great carb source.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620756203]I doubt this is true. People who eat sugar-related foods as carb intake, lose weight way slower than people who eat carbs from oats, rice,...[/QUOTE]
Calories in, calories out. Don't overcomplicate things.
[QUOTE=Muska28;620773863]Calories in, calories out. Don't overcomplicate things.[/QUOTE]
So according to you I can eat 100g of sugar a day as carbs and still get shredded in the same time as I would get the carbs from oats/rice/pasta..?
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620774533]So according to you I can eat 100g of sugar a day as carbs and still get shredded in the same time as I would get the carbs from oats/rice/pasta..?[/QUOTE]
Yes. So long as the calories are the same.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620774533]So according to you I can eat 100g of sugar a day as carbs and still get shredded in the same time as I would get the carbs from oats/rice/pasta..?[/QUOTE]
You'll lose weight, if you're at a deficit, yes. Body composition is another story.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620774533]So according to you I can eat 100g of sugar a day as carbs and still get shredded in the same time as I would get the carbs from oats/rice/pasta..?[/QUOTE]
Keep in mind you would have to be in a calorie deficit.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620774533]So according to you I can eat 100g of sugar a day as carbs and still get shredded in the same time as I would get the carbs from oats/rice/pasta..?[/QUOTE]
Yes as far as body composition. Healthwise and fullness no. But simply as a weight loss tool cals and macros matter. You can eat ANY food you want. As I said before please read the stickies and other posts. This is discussed in the vast majority of threads.
[QUOTE=Pr0nstarx;620761713]Yeah I thought so :) was just trying to find a carb source for my refeeds other than oats/rice.. Bread I don't eat. Bother to help me out? :) Will rep for 20 lol.[/QUOTE]
My understanding is that fructose/glucose should be limited during a refeed and starches give you a better carb-up. I use mainly bagels, pancakes, and low-sugar cereal.