WHY the THERMIC EFFECT of FOODS are relatively MEANINGLESS

[The True Adonis]

Protein has a Thermic effect of about 15% wheras carbohydrates are around 10% as studies indicate.

What this represents is the calories burned through digestion.  There is not a significant variance to even matter.

Lets say one takes in 300 grams of carbs or 1200 calories.  10 percent burned is going to be 120 calories.

Now lets compare 300 grams of protein or 1200 calories.  180 calories are going to be burned in digestion.

The variance of 60 calories means nothing.  Typing on the computer for an hour also burns 60 calories.

Hope this helps you guys.

[benjamin pearson]

I think it would have an effect once you were of a very low body fat...... do you agree??? if not why??

[The True Adonis]

I think it would have an effect once you were of a very low body fat...... do you agree??? if not why??

Not at all.

Again, the caloric variance in digestion between the two is not enough to matter at all.

[benjamin pearson]

Not at all.

Again, the caloric variance in digestion between the two is not enough to matter at all.

interesting.... you would know more than me as I have never been as lean as you...... hopefully soon I will be able to

[Deltissimus]

TA - how many calories are in 2 peices of matzo and 6 tablespoons of chopped liver?

Youre a jew*** right?

[Bluto]

Did i get that right - you looking for an excuse to type on the computer for another hour ?

[Hedgehog]

TA - how many calories are in 2 peices of matzo and 6 tablespoons of chopped liver?

Youre a jew right?

He is Jewish, that is correct. But avoid racial slurs. None of that shyte here.

-Hedge

[Camel Jockey]

He is Jewish, that is correct. But avoid racial slurs. None of that shyte here.

-Hedge

I thought he was an atheist?

As for the nutritional info, it's interesting.

[Rimbaud]

Google has served you well Adonis.

[Rudee]

Proteins and carbs both vary within themselves.  i.e. meat has a higher thermic effect then a equal amount of protein powder.