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thingstodo · 10-09-2004, 07:35 AM

[QUOTE=chickentribs]It isnt the best and not the worst - how do you like that answer? Peanut Butter is high in protein but high in surgar (which translates into carbohydrates). Honestly, the granola bars are probably the worst part of your lunch - very high in fat and carbs.

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I have to get on a soap box.

I don't get the carbs problem. This guy runs, so he probably burns the carbs up. Your body needs carbs to work. It is fuel. The granola also provides fiber, which most don't get near enough of. The average male needs 30-35 grams/day. Go see what you are eating now and you'll be amazed. My wife started making her own granola, which we now eat like candy.

Peanut butter has loads of good, yes, good fats. So do oils like olive oil, which actually reduce bad cholesteral and increase the good stuff. Just use organic and stay away from the commercial stuff. As Lack LaLane said.... if man makes it, don't eat it. Stay away from processed (aka hydrolized) fats and trans fatty acids. Up to 65 grams of good fat a day is actually good for the average male, especially one that works out, runs, etc.

Bananas are a great fruit and a wonderful sourse of carbs, potasium and fiber. They matabolize well. I used to cut one in half, put it in two zip locks and eat every 30 minutes on bike rides when I was out of the carb gels.

10-09-2004, 07:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	[QUOTE=chickentribs]It isnt the best and not the worst - how do you like that answer? Peanut Butter is high in protein but high in surgar (which translates into carbohydrates). Honestly, the granola bars are probably the worst part of your lunch - very high in fat and carbs. QUOTE] I have to get on a soap box. I don't get the carbs problem. This guy runs, so he probably burns the carbs up. Your body needs carbs to work. It is fuel. The granola also provides fiber, which most don't get near enough of. The average male needs 30-35 grams/day. Go see what you are eating now and you'll be amazed. My wife started making her own granola, which we now eat like candy. Peanut butter has loads of good, yes, good fats. So do oils like olive oil, which actually reduce bad cholesteral and increase the good stuff. Just use organic and stay away from the commercial stuff. As Lack LaLane said.... if man makes it, don't eat it. Stay away from processed (aka hydrolized) fats and trans fatty acids. Up to 65 grams of good fat a day is actually good for the average male, especially one that works out, runs, etc. Bananas are a great fruit and a wonderful sourse of carbs, potasium and fiber. They matabolize well. I used to cut one in half, put it in two zip locks and eat every 30 minutes on bike rides when I was out of the carb gels. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.