Mercola: best types of carbs are ones that you digest well, increase your body temperature (meaning they raise your metabolic rate), and carbs you enjoy! Often, these include ripe fruits and fruit juices, honey and maple syrup, white rice, well-cooked potatoes, and for some, sourdough bread.
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2024/03/26/carbs-for-muscle.aspx?cid_source=dnlsubstack&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20240326_SU You Need Carbs to Build Muscle Analysis by Ashley Armstrong March 26, 2024 Previous Next Wallpaper Can Be a Source of Toxic Mold The Subtle Early Signals of Dementia in Someone You Love STORY AT-A-GLANCE Without smart exercise and strong metabolic rates, the slow loss of muscle mass starts at age 30. At age 50, muscle mass decreases at an annual rate of 1% to 2%. After age 60, this reduction increases to 3%. By age 75, some individuals have lost approximately half of their muscle mass Carbs will help you build and maintain more muscle by providing the necessary energy for muscle growth and lowering stress hormones A single strength training session will decrease muscle glycogen levels by 24% to 40%. One of the main reasons to consume carbs after your workout is to replenish these stores Your muscles rebuil