Carbs You Should Be Eating

A recent study showed that eating a low-carb diet could help people lose more weight and cut heart risks better than a low-fat diet. BUT before you completely disown them, keep in mind that we can't survive without them.

Our bodies and brains need them - especially when participating in physical activity. We also need them to regulate moods and keep our intestines moving. Plus, keep in mind that not all carbs are created equal. In fact, even on food labels, you'll see the total number of carbohydrates in a packaged food is broken down into different types, usually sugars and fiber.

Fiber's the good stuff: Often stripped from processed grains like white bread and white rice, it can help keep you full, lower cholesterol, prevent heart attacks and much, much more. Without fiber, refined grains lead to blood sugar swings that keep us craving more food. Whole, fiber-rich grains don't.

Watch out for sugar, but particually added sugar. Fruits, some veges and even dairy products will contain some natrual sugar, which is included in a food's total grams of sugar. To get a sense of how much added sugar is in a food, scan the ingredients labels, and stay away from anything with white sugar, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate or other names for added sugar among the first few ingredients.

There are some overlooked sources of carbs which in their whole natural states can and should be added to your diet easily! Here are some favs.

 

Source: Huffingtonpost