do raisins have slow, medium, or fast digesting carbs?
im throwing a random snack into my diet to help hit carb and protein macros of 1 scoop whey protein, 1/4 cup raisins.... just hoping the raisins arent a quick digesting carb im scared to crash from a bunch of whey and sugar lol
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Thread: Raisins GI
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07-14-2008, 06:06 PM #1Registered User
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Raisins GI
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07-14-2008, 06:07 PM #2Registered User
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They're probably pretty high since they're like condensed sugar
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07-14-2008, 06:12 PM #3Registered User
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do you guys think this whey + raisin snack is a stupid way to hit macro's? should i just eat a bit more carbs in one meal, and a bit more protein in another?
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07-14-2008, 06:14 PM #4Registered User
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Eat some whole wheat bread or something for carbs, raisins are just sugar.
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can anyone confirm this, for some reason i think raisins might be a moderate or low digesting carb, and one of the healthiest things out thereOriginally Posted by TheNamesChuck
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07-14-2008, 06:19 PM #6Registered User
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They're packed with nutrients, so I wouldn't say they're "just sugar". However, from a macro standpoint, they are almost entirely sugar. Maybe add a bit of fat to your snack to slow the digestion. Nuts go well with raisins.
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Of course! You will get fatz eating raisins brilliant!
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07-14-2008, 06:30 PM #8Registered User
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? so do you think i should have this raisin / whey snack, or just add more protein / carbs to another mealOriginally Posted by Sixpack
i only need about 30 protein 30 carbs to make my macro's complete
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my main problem is i dont want to crash like 30 mins after eating this meal if it truly is "nothing but sugar"Last edited by syssstem; 07-14-2008 at 06:35 PM.
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07-14-2008, 07:12 PM #9.aquawellness//AKi
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High GI: 70 and aboveOriginally Posted by syssstem
Medium GI: 56 to 69
Low GI: 55 and under
Raisins have a GI value of around 64, making them "medium". So, they're not too bad, I doubt you'll crash from a 1/4 cup of raisins. Moderation is the key though, and everyone is different. Or maybe try low GI fruits like strawberries, blueberries, apples, etc.
Just make sure the raisins you're buying aren't sweetened with sugar, as that will increase the GI value.
Check out these links:
- http://www.glycemicindex.com/
- http://www.carbs-information.com/
- http://www.carbs-information.com/gi-value-fruit.htm
Also, check out the GI Database at The Glycemic Index.
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raisins have lots of natural sugar... so you should (since this seems to be your goal here) try to slow down the digestion process with perhaps alittle olive oil or whole milk. (or nuts)
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Over 1000 posts and you didn't just look it up quickly?Originally Posted by syssstem
What are you really asking/wanting by starting this thread? Seriously, I really would like to know because I think I'm missing something here.
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Food: Raisins
Glycemic Index: 64
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium
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07-15-2008, 06:22 AM #13I AM John Galt
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Raisins are probably too high in sugar. Eat some grapes instead.
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07-15-2008, 06:31 AM #14Bulking from 175lbs-250lb
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Eat dem raisins and stop worrying about getting Teh Fatzors.
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07-15-2008, 07:32 AM #15Not the best.Originally Posted by syssstem
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07-15-2008, 07:33 AM #16Surgeon By 2012 or Bust!
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07-15-2008, 07:41 AM #17As if you do. I'm sure he's not heavily supplementing with GDAsOriginally Posted by -Aaron-
You have no idea what you're talking about.
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07-15-2008, 07:41 AM #18Registered User
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I just bought about a kilo of raisins to mix in with my daily meals to hit my macros as well. I'm using various fresh fruits right now until I'm out then I'm be using about 2 tbs with my first two meals instead of a banana or some watermelon.
I'm curious what others think about raisins since I thought they would be as good as any other fruit with a meal to hit targets as long as they are not artificially sweetened."Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude."
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07-15-2008, 07:42 AM #19Surgeon By 2012 or Bust!
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You're a moron.... Go back to the misc to get reps.Originally Posted by rhizome
As if you do. I'm sure he's not heavily supplementing with GDAs"The world will look up and shout save us... And I'll whisper, no."
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07-15-2008, 07:47 AM #20Nice comeback. And check the post history brah. No misc reps there.Originally Posted by -Aaron-
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07-15-2008, 07:48 AM #21Surgeon By 2012 or Bust!
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Comeback...? What are you, five?Originally Posted by rhizome
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I retract my misc rep comment."The world will look up and shout save us... And I'll whisper, no."
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