Pasta & Salad

Meatballs are a beloved comfort food around the world, and Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne (Spaghetti with Meatballs) is a classic Italian dish that combines tender spaghetti with flavorful, savory meatballs. For meatball lovers, this dish is the ultimate indulgence.

Making meatballs for Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne is an art form that requires passion and attention to detail. The meatballs must be tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with just the right balance of herbs and spices. The spaghetti, too, must be cooked to perfection, al dente and coated in a rich, tomato-based sauce.

One of the secrets to making great meatballs is to use a blend of ground beef and pork. The beef provides a rich, meaty flavor, while the pork adds moisture and the veal adds tenderness. Herbs and spices, such as parsley, oregano, and garlic, are also essential for adding depth of flavor to the meatballs. Well, sounds like I made these lovely meatball, right? I actually bought them from my local butcher, Walden Meat I asked them how they make meat ball. Wish I had a Italian Gramma.

When I check my fitness wearable, I sometimes burn off 4000kcal when I train hard. This is one of example how I replenish muscle glycogen with complex carbhydrate, which is brown rice pasta.

The end result is a dish that is full of depth and complexity, with savory meatballs nestled in a bed of tender spaghetti and coated in a rich tomato sauce. For meatball lovers, Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne is the ultimate comfort food that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

When my activity level is moderate or when I don’t train, I follow high Fat diet (I should not say Keto). I have been following 12-16 TRF window for last 5-6 years and I am sure that my metabolic flexibility has been adjusted for carb intake and being ketosis by applying fasting and high fat diet with cyclic carb refeeding.

The cyclic ketogenic diet is a variation of the standard ketogenic diet that involves alternating periods of high-carbohydrate intake with periods of very low-carbohydrate intake. The purpose of this approach is to provide the benefits of ketosis while also allowing for periods of carbohydrate refeeding.

In the cyclic ketogenic diet, you follow a standard ketogenic diet for a period of 5-6 days, during which you eat a diet that is high in healthy fats, moderate in protein, and very low in carbohydrates. This forces your body to enter a state of ketosis, where it uses stored fat for energy instead of glucose from carbohydrates.

After the initial 5-6 days, you have a period of 1-2 days where you eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates, with the goal of replenishing your body's glycogen stores. This period of carbohydrate refeeding can help to boost energy levels, improve athletic performance, and support muscle growth.

It's important to note that during the carbohydrate refeeding period, you should still aim to consume healthy, whole-food sources of carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Processed and sugary foods should be avoided. This is why I enjoy brown rice pasta for carb refeeding especially my glycogen is empty.

The cyclic ketogenic diet can be beneficial for those who want to enjoy the metabolic benefits of ketosis, such as improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, and increased energy, while also incorporating occasional carbohydrate refeeds. However, it's important to note that this diet may not be suitable for everyone. Hope you see how Tatekitchen’s soup and salad work for a professional athlete.