What are the best kinds of carbohydrates to eat?
“In my opinion, the more natural the carbohydrate source, the better,” explains Dorian Yates, Mr. Olympia 1992-97. “I suggest the beginner’s carbohydrate intake be mostly rice, oatmeal, potatoes and small amounts of fruit. Also include some but not too many vegetables; they take up a lot of room in the stomach and aren’t a good source of energy.” How many grams of carbs does he recommend? Dorian replies: “Total carb intake will vary greatly from person to person. First eat 1 gram of protein per pound of body-weight. Then try 500 grams of carbohydrates a day If you gain weight without adding fat, stick with it. If you gain weight but add some bodyfat, you may have to cut back on your carb intake.
