Pre-workout carbohydrate sources?

Alright, so I’ve been reading a lot about bulking, and a few articles I came across on bodybuilding.com recommend that you eat a slow-acting carb, like oatmeal, 1-2 hours before working out then eating an orange right before your workout for some fast acting carbs. The only problem is the it that oatmeal (just rolled oats/none of that instant crap) has a higher glycemic index rating than an orange. Meaning that that carbs in oatmeal break apart faster, therefore affecting the blood sugar quicker. I’m just making sure I have this right
I try to stick to the 40/40/20 diet. I cut out most refined grains and sugars, and stick to whole wheat and natural sugars (fructose).

you’re right, high G.I. rated foods break down faster, and you should take some about 30 minutes pre-workout to get some energy in the gym.

besides that pre workout carb intake, i would try to stick to low GI carb sources for the rest of the day. but no need to get too crazy about carbs, a lot of bulky guys out there are carb monsters. just get enough protein and watch out for sugar and fat, basically empty calories.

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