- Oct 6, 2008
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That's enough carbs to incite a nap after a meal. Most of this stuff would knock me out cold.
I wonder if the type of carbs matter. I gain weight with pasta, bread, rice, but not much with carbs that come from beans. BTW, carbs make me sleepy as well. I had a very BAD meal late last night -- duck sauce spare ribs and white rice and I fell asleep within 30 minutes.
Dunno.. I just know if I eat an apple or a banana, I might as well eat a candy bar. They affect me exactly the same way. If I eat bread, I'll miss out on the sugar rush/crash, and just get straight to the nap.
But give me a biig old fat steak, caesar salad without croutons, and some broccoli/cheese, and I can go for hours.
That sounds like the Atkins diet -- high in protein and fat, but minimal carbs. I think the fat part will do me in, but a lot of people do well with Atkins.
It's funny you mention the apple because I read someplace that an apple could be as effective as a cup of coffee in keeping people awake.