Jennifer Brooks

Carb Cycling for Beginners Jennifer Brooks

CARB CYCLING FOR BEGINNERS: The Power of High/Low Carb Day


Nutrition trends come and go in waves. First, we were scared of eating too much fat. Then the conversation started to shift, and we started demonizing carbs. In a way, our fear of carbs makes sense. Carbohydrates make up a large portion of your daily calories, and eating too much of the not-so-great kind, like sugary drinks, white bread, and cookies, can be problematic if you're looking to lose weight or just get healthier. So you might choose to cut out carbs altogether, but that type of restriction isn't entirely necessary. Eating the right kind of carbs, like oats and brown rice, provides your body with the fuel you need to not only get through your workouts, but also your day in general. That's why some people opt for a strategy called carb cycling, meaning they alternate between high carb days and low carb days.