Keto-Cycling: Where are the good carbs?
I (38M) cycle keto diets once per year. I stay in ketosis for roughly three months before I cycle back through to more carb inclusive diets. I try to stick to around 40%-50% of carbs when on a regular diet, as is most commonly recommended. But I always run into the same problem and frustration: how do you fill up this requirement with worthwhile carbs?
When I'm on keto it feels like every food is a synergistic, multipurpose engine. Not just the fats, but the micronutrients as well. I never feel like I am adding filler just for filler, because there are so many high fat foods that are incredibly rich in other nutrients and antioxidants. But when I cycle back into a standard diet, it feels almost impossible to meet carb goals without filler and massive blood sugar spikes.
For anyone out there that also cycles between keto and standard diets, how do you approach the standard healthfully? What numbers do you aim for usually? I love potatoes as much as the next person, but I'm hoping there is also some other nutrient dense, high carb food out there.