mskestrela's Journal, 28 October 2016

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Another experiment for the books:
After work on Tuesday, when my wrist hurt so badly, I decided to splurge and stop for Chinese food, knowing full well I wouldn't be able to cook for myself. Since I had had rice with Mexican food the week before with no jump in weight, I went ahead and got the fried rice that came with the combo. The meal 'fit my macros' (IIFYM), and was my one meal for the day. Yeahhhh, NOPE! Over the last 3 days, I've gained 4 lbs.
So, what's the difference?
With the Mexican, I had beans...slow carbs, lots of fiber. I remember seeing several LCHF speakers talking about how fiber slows digestion of carbs, and prevents a big release of glycogen. With the Chinese, I had broccoli, which has some fiber, but not enough to offset the rice.
I'm not overly concerned about the bump in weight. I know it will come off.
The next experiment will be with brown rice.
I think it was Dr. Fung who was explaining how most foods, in their natural states, have protections built in..like the husks of rice adding the protective fiber, and the pulp of fruit giving the fibrous protection from the natural sugars. By polishing the rice, or juicing the fruit, we remove the protection that Nature built in. Which leads me to wonder if adding Metamucil or other fiber supplement when eating something like white rice would do the same thing.
Reason tells me that it should, but also says, "Hey, dummy! Just get foods as close to the way Nature produced them, as you can!"
My wrist is much better today, so I'm going back to work. It will be a long day, but I plan on wearing the brace as much as possible, and babying it when I can't wear it.
I'm thankful to have understanding clients, work that I love, and a body that heals quickly.
Have a great Friday, Buddies!
~Kes

Diet Calendar Entries for 28 October 2016:

548 kcal

Fat: 45.14g | Prot: 24.86g | Carb: 9.67g. Breakfast: Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Half and Half Cream. Lunch: Ranch Salad Dressing, Celery, Deviled Egg. more...

2931 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Blowdrying hair - 30 minutes, Driving - 1 hour and 15 minutes, Cleaning - 45 minutes, Washing Dishes - 20 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 9 hours, Sleeping - 7 hours, Resting - 5 hours and 10 minutes. more...

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What a away to start the day with gratitude! 💖 I have the same love/hate relationship with rice. Gosh... I could eat it at every meal, every day. I went through the same thought process using Dr. Fung's logic, and did the exact same experiment. It seemed that the brown rice & extra fiber did not effect me AS BAD as white rice with little fiber. Then again, I may as well eat a chocolate bar as to eat white rice with little fiber. Good luck with your experiment! 😚

28 Oct 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly

Thanks, C2B! I never thought I would miss rice as much as bread and pasta, but I do. But it looks like I'll have to put it in the same 'poison' category. Interesting to note, though, that the fried rice didn't knock me out of ketosis. But I'll bet it caused a huge insulin spike. Have you looked into the insulin index at all? Things that are low in the glycemic index are sometimes low on the insulin index.