carbohydrates in food products

I have been trying to use my barcode for different food products packaging such as bread frozen food etc.with no success. All I get is a blank black screen not able to take pics of the product barcode.

whole grains cannot be identified by the color of the food, look for products that have 5 grams, or 20 percent of the daily value of fiber, per serving.

Hi, The best fuel for muscles is carbohydrates, either simple sugars such as naturally occurring sugars in fruits and juices or complex carbohydrates the starches in whole grain products, rice, cereal, oatmeal and other plant foods. These carbohydrates provide not only energy but also important vitamins and minerals. You store only carbohydrates not protein or fats in your muscles in the form of sugar called glycogen. During hard exercise, you burn this glycogen for energy.

Probiotics contain good bacteria and help with digestion. And Prebiotics are nondigestible carbohydrates that act as food for probiotics. Probiotics are found in foods such as yogurt, while prebiotics are found in whole grains, bananas, onions, garlic, honey and artichokes. A combination of two in a healthy diet is beneficial. Try this. Regards.

Alcohol does have carbohydrates in it, but different types of beverages have different amounts of carbs. It has a lot to do with what is used to make the alcohol and how it is made. (ie: many beers are made from wheat, barley, corn, or rice...typically high in carbohydrates. Wine is often made from grapes or other fruits that are then fermented to produce alcohol) In short- alcohol does have carbohydrates, but the amount of carbs varies a good bit between various types of drinks.

Hello, I have a entire holistic protocol for feline cancer, which I still have to list in a blog on this site. In the meantime I will try to help you here. The problem with cats is that cats are very difficult to medicate with herbs, supplements, and holistic chemotherapy agents, since the products are not very palatable. Also, cats with cancer tend to have poor appetites, or are totally anorexia.

Try consuming easily digestible carbohydrates, make appetizing hot meals, this should help. In general avoid all food high in fat and cholesterol. Also avoid all food high in calories and include plenty of high fiber diet. Avoid all fried food, fatty red meat, whole milk dairy products and highly processed food. Include plenty of fresh fruits, high fiber vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and low fat dairy products. This could reduce your symptoms of pain and gallstone formation. Regards.

To add further, reduce refine carbohydrates and particularly cut out fructose (in the form of high fructose corn syrup) (reasonable portions of real fruits are fine).

Spoilage occurs when dip is not refrigerated and micro-organisms degrade the carbohydrates, proteins etc. in the milk. Bacteria which grow well in such an environment include Streptococcus sp., Micrococcus sp., Caligenes sp. and Enterobacter sp., as well as dozens of others. The answer is yes.

ve tried eliminating and also next to each food, let us know how long you stayed away from it. In my experience, gluten (found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats) is the #1 gas producer. You have to be off of it 100% - not even a little cheat. Every time you cheat, it takes almost a week to get out of your system. For others it might be all milk products - not just lactose but all milk products - some people have trouble with the casein in milk (which is a protein).

However, in order to avoid obesity, fats and carbohydrates should be taken in moderation. You also need to build in an exercise regimen. Also, you need to find out whether you have diabetes, hyperthyroidism and worms in stool that cause weight loss. Do discuss this with your family doctor and a dietician. Take care!

Any drastic, sudden change in your diet can shock your system and have negative health effects especially if you're cutting out something your body is used to. Simply doing it is not likely to cause any major health issues (although check with your doctor on this), but adjusting to the lifestyle and doing it healthfully is another story. Vegan, as I'm sure you are aware, means absolutely no animal products whatsoever.

Cats are suppose to be strictly carnivores, meaning meat eaters. Best to stay away from Pastas, breads, etc they are high in starches and carbohydrates. This only sets your cat up to possibly become obese and may lead to such diseases as Diabetes. Low carbs and higher protein is what your cat needs. Great dry food choices are : Evo, California Natural, Solid Gold Indigo Moon,Blue Spa, Blue buffalo Wilderness,Wellness.

Try to have complex carbohydrates and full grain bread and other products and also have toned diary products. Before enjoying food I would suggest you to go for some tests like fasting blood sugar and glucose tolerance tests and after your physician gives you a green signal that all your parameters are normal enjoy your food and start regular cardio. Take care!

org is a great resource for information of the disease, gluten-free diet, and food products with gluten.

For type 2 diabetes food help Google American Diabetes Association. Click on Food & Fitness for healthy food choices and easy to follow recipes.

thanks so much for coming to this forum in search of answers for you. While I may be able to shed some light on the whole food thing for you, this forum focuses on type 1 diabetes and not type 2. One of the things you stated is that your mother had stopped all sugars and was eating three meals a day consisting of wheat breads, salads, veggies and fruit and some sugar free cookies. You are puzzled why her blood sugars are not dropping even though she's eating this way.

I believe the best way to go about this is talk with a Herbalife Sales person and let them provide for you a testimonial of someone who has used their product to have a positive result on diabetes. You should talk to that person and let him or her show you what, how and when they did it. Anyone who has a positive result about something should be proud to tell the whole world. I know not everyone will get the same result, however, what works for one person should equally work for someone else.

The most nutritious carbohydrates are found in a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products like milk and yogurt. At the same time indulging into exercise will help. Maintain a food and activity chart. Regular follow ups with your doctor are also very essential. Do keep us posted. Take care and regards!

Serotonin is made mainly from the amino acid L-tryptophan, which is found in large quantities only in complete proteins and is highest in turkey and other animal products. But a co-factor is B6, which is found in some vegetables, grains, and beans. Another co-factor is L-tyrosine, which also helps the body manufacture norepineprine, which stimulates, and is found also most in animal protein but also in any complete protein.

Some of the most acidic stuff on the planet! And when it is working right it starts the digestion of your food in your stomach. It is so acidic it changes all your food to acid (hence no acid-base reaction) then the gall bladder covers the food in bile from the liver and changes it to alkaline (basic) for its trip thru your intestines. If the food is not acidic from your stomach, the bile will make it too alkaline. Remember, for example lye is alkaline (basic) and it can burn like hell.

, chiropractic orthopedist with the USMS Sports Medicine Committee. Carbohydrates are the main source of glucose in the body, and carbohydrate drinks are designed to rapidly replenish glucose and increase the body's insulin concentration. Another advantage of drinking a carbohydrate drink post workout is it also replenishes fluid lost during exercise. Fluids are easier to ingest after a vigorous workout than solid food and can be easily carried in a gym bag.

Take up lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, oats and other whole grain products and lean meat and take carbohydrates in moderation and limit fat and sugar. Week by week slowly increase the exercise which should include both aerobics and strength training. Drink plenty of water and non fattening fluids such as clear soups etc. Look for hidden calories in salads and soups and avoid them (eg: cheese, butter, dressings etc).

Some foods have both carbohydrates and protein! examples are whole grain products, like whole wheat bread, bagels and cereals. Vegetables, nuts and seeds also have proteins.

I was allowed to eat but told to stick with protein. Avoid sugar and carbohydrates.

Avoid saturated and trans fats Eat more polyunsaturated fats Eat moderate amounts of lean meats Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day Regular exercise Lose excess weight, but slowly Elimination diet for food allergies - cut out common allergens such as wheat and all other grains containing gluten, and dairy Supplemental bile salts and bile thinning agents as found in the gallbladder products.

But there are other brands for carbohydrates in general. This is probably what you need, but it may be that you need one for but you need one for fats or proteins, or even a little of all three. A health food store or the dry goods section of an organic grocery will have these products. This is perfectly normal to need a little enzymatic support as you age.

Make sure she is getting the best-quality food, or even home-cooked food, and plenty of water. Lots of time outdoors in clean grassy places. Don't bathe her more than once a week (yes I know that sounds strange if she smells so bad, but bathing strips the natural oils which are protective) Don't use any harsh chemicals, detergents or deodorants on her. A trip to the vet might be a good idea to eliminate any possible health problems she could have.

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