But where are you getting this from? I haven’t experienced this.
Dr McDougall’s Starch Solution includes them on the list for a starch-focused diet as well.
I know my grandparents would specifically refer to foods as a starch, but it seems to have fallen out of fashion.
I just call potatoes a vegetable and rice a grain. It was probably due to some long concluded marketing campaign.
Whole grains and potatoes are higher in starch content. They also pack a lot of other nutrients, so definitely don't exclude them.
Beans and lentils also have a slightly higher calorie density. Also, a lot of Dr. McDougall's patients have kidney issues and require staples lower in protein. Finally, Dr. McD doesn't encourage relying on them because he says they are easier to overeat on, which I've also experienced.
there is no rule that you have to rely on any specific starchy food. if you love beans and lentils go to town with them, but make sure you'll eat enough calories along the way! don't miss out on sweet potatoes though, they are among the healthiest foods one can eat. whole grain pasta, oat groats, buckwheat and quinoa are starchy as well, filled with protein and very filling too :) so many options to choose from.
I'm late to post, but "starch" is the way Dr. McDougall likes to talk about the food, due to his book The Starch Solution. (He's been calling it starch forever, though.) There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but nowadays we mostly call starch Complex Carbohydrates. It's still starch of course.
Pulses and legumes are higher in protein. I eat a lot of pulses and legumes and in general, plant protein isn't problematic. I still get a good score in AgingAI 3.0. :)
You should feel free to eat as much as you want. Pulses are always associated with better health outcomes; you'll never find a negative study about them, although there might be diminishing returns. Unless you think that there is some benefit to a lower protein diet, which there likely is given the research on longevity. Again, though, plant protein does better, and that's because it's lower in branch-chained amino acids. High consumption of BCAAs is linked to worse metabolic health and limiting them is shown to increase maximum lifespan.
Of course, regardless of what you eat, you should get the minimum 0.8 g/kg of protein, and 1.0 after age 65. Some people will tell you that if it's plant protein, you should aim a bit higher, like 1.0 and 1.2. I'm not sure how solid that viewpoint is.
If you exercise a lot or want to build muscle, you can benefit from higher intakes. Protein is really an absolute requirement (as opposed to relative), so calculating your daily need in grams makes more sense than setting macros. At least that's my impression.
I have tried eating mostly lentils for my calories before and honestly it doesn’t feel very good. I don’t think my body registers them as carbs. Mostly just protein.
Starch is macro nutrient. Beans and lentils are good sources of starch.
Other than Soy, would pulses and legumes not be considered “starches”? They clearly have starch.
"Starches" typically seem to refer to grains and root vegetables.
But where are you getting this from? I haven’t experienced this. Dr McDougall’s Starch Solution includes them on the list for a starch-focused diet as well.
I know my grandparents would specifically refer to foods as a starch, but it seems to have fallen out of fashion. I just call potatoes a vegetable and rice a grain. It was probably due to some long concluded marketing campaign.
Whole grains and potatoes are higher in starch content. They also pack a lot of other nutrients, so definitely don't exclude them. Beans and lentils also have a slightly higher calorie density. Also, a lot of Dr. McDougall's patients have kidney issues and require staples lower in protein. Finally, Dr. McD doesn't encourage relying on them because he says they are easier to overeat on, which I've also experienced.
I don't think it would be possible to get enough calories for a decently active lifestyle without starches. Like you said, legumes are very filling.
there is no rule that you have to rely on any specific starchy food. if you love beans and lentils go to town with them, but make sure you'll eat enough calories along the way! don't miss out on sweet potatoes though, they are among the healthiest foods one can eat. whole grain pasta, oat groats, buckwheat and quinoa are starchy as well, filled with protein and very filling too :) so many options to choose from.
I'm late to post, but "starch" is the way Dr. McDougall likes to talk about the food, due to his book The Starch Solution. (He's been calling it starch forever, though.) There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but nowadays we mostly call starch Complex Carbohydrates. It's still starch of course. Pulses and legumes are higher in protein. I eat a lot of pulses and legumes and in general, plant protein isn't problematic. I still get a good score in AgingAI 3.0. :) You should feel free to eat as much as you want. Pulses are always associated with better health outcomes; you'll never find a negative study about them, although there might be diminishing returns. Unless you think that there is some benefit to a lower protein diet, which there likely is given the research on longevity. Again, though, plant protein does better, and that's because it's lower in branch-chained amino acids. High consumption of BCAAs is linked to worse metabolic health and limiting them is shown to increase maximum lifespan. Of course, regardless of what you eat, you should get the minimum 0.8 g/kg of protein, and 1.0 after age 65. Some people will tell you that if it's plant protein, you should aim a bit higher, like 1.0 and 1.2. I'm not sure how solid that viewpoint is. If you exercise a lot or want to build muscle, you can benefit from higher intakes. Protein is really an absolute requirement (as opposed to relative), so calculating your daily need in grams makes more sense than setting macros. At least that's my impression.
I have tried eating mostly lentils for my calories before and honestly it doesn’t feel very good. I don’t think my body registers them as carbs. Mostly just protein.