good carbs vs bad carbs

Carbs are in bread, pasta, veggies, etc. They are everywhere and they are good for you, complex carbs.

How do you eat less carbs for breakfast? I can't seem to get away from bad carbs at breakfast.

A low carb diet consists of mainly vegetables and unprocessed meats ( no hotdogs or already made things containing meat.) Things to avoid would be grains, fruits, corn, potatoes, etc. This is really hard to do because it leaves out a lot of the sugary things in your diet, that overall, people seem to crave. However, carbs aren't all bad. A lot of the energy we get for the day comes from carbs, which makes them pretty important. Too many carbs can be a problem.

there are good carbs ( complex ) and there are bad carbs ( simple ) as there are good fats and bad fats and good cholesterol bad cholesterol - good carbs fats and cholesterol help fight the bad ones - we need a certain amount of complex carbs good fat and good cholesterol daily - triglycerides are formed from carbos + fats - triglycerides when combined with high levels of ldl ( bad ) cholesterol are the major cause of heart and artery disease

Really? i thought when u did the carbs you had add the sugars as well! and i thought it was 2 seperate things that some peeps watch the carbs and some watch the sugars thats why i was lost! i wanted to try to cut bk on sugars since i want the belly fat gone but if all you need to watch is carbs thats great!!

jsp My suggestion is low or no sugar and stay away from bad carbs for the latter will jack up his glucose levels. For a list of good carbs vs bad carbs go here http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6628.

We need both good carbs and good fats to survive. Simple carbs are bad, Complex carbs are good. Unsaturated fats are good. They are divided into monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated and trans fat are bad. Try not to mix or combine carbs and fats into single groups.

There is NO ideal carb count. Each of us is different. How many carbs you can handle without having your BG go too high (140 in the USA) is different than it is for me (I eat under 50gr a day). Google "eat to your meter" that will tell you haw many carbs YOU can eat.

Hey there! I don't think you need to limit yourself to a certain amount of carbs per day. I would recommend trying a high protein and high fiber diet. Also try meal planning. Having a plan will ensure that you aren't going overboard on carbs, and knowing how many carbs you'll have for each meal will help you plan your bolus more correctly.

So I'm trying to loose weight - and trying to do something lower/better in carbs to stave off Type 2 diabetes. My doctor swears this will work. But -- where do fruits like grapes (nature's original portable snack food) fit? Are they good or bad. And if the goal is to cut carbs, then does that mean no more grapes, apples, etc? Any suggestions.

Hello, there are good carbs and bad. The good ones are the veggies and fruits, the bad are the sugary ones such as cakes, bread, and doughnuts. Cut back on the bad and go moderately on the good, this will keep you healthy and your blood sugar fairly stable.

Fruits contain fructose. Fructose is fruit sugar, a monosaccharide - a very simple sugar. And it is not equal to refined sugar although to diabetics fructose can produce effects similar to sugar. One medium banana [7 - 8" long], however, contains 51 grams of carbs and 28 grams of carb sugar. Carbs turn into sugar after eating. Some diabetics can tolerate this amount of carbs and carb sugars while others not.

Stick with complex carbs, such as those found in veggies and whole grains vs the simple carbs such as those found in fruits, candy, white breads and pasta, etc. You may need to bump up your exercise - maybe the days you don't play soccer, you go for a brisk walk, do some dancing, etc.

I think the trick is finding a replacement for the carbs you already consume for example using lettace leaves in place of tortilla wraps or spiralized veg in place of pasta - hope this helps x

Here is some information from MedHelp.org and the Sugar Sense app on carbs. It gives a good starting amount for you to try, as recommended by the ADA. http://www.medhelp.org/diabetes/articles/Why-Carb-Counting-Matters/828 You can find this by going to the menu in the upper left corner of the home screen, choosing Health Guide, and exploring the Eat Right section.

Um, I will avoid the whole "need carbs" vs "need no carbs" argument for this post... but... with diabetes, it really is important to have a clear idea of what one is eating in terms of nutritional content and carbs especially, and regular self-testing to see how those carbs change your blood sugar.

You could basically eat any type of food you just want to watch your carbs my doctor told me 45 carbs for a meal and 15-20 carbs for a snack and try an limit your milk if you can and eat the servings

There are two general types of carbs; Simple and Complex. Simple carbs are rapidly digested and their sugars enter your blood stream quickly. Complex carbs are digested slowly so their sugars enter your blood stream at a much slower rate. Complex carbs are healthier for you than the junk Simple carbs. Don't eliminate carbs from your diet - they are your fuel source as your body and brain need carbs for energy.

I have encountered a lot of info on the Web about if a low carb diet is good or bad for people with hypothyroidism. I realized there is a division and nobody seems to agree: For some it has been good for others it has been not. I personally lose a lot of hair when going low carb, along with other symptoms. I am now trying now to increase my intake and experimenting a little. I was wondering what your experience has been while on a low carb diet... has it done wonders for you or it hasn't?

IOW simple carbs. vs complex or healthy carbs. Mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds etc. He writes possibly hormone inbalance that negatively affects the pancreas. Stress too he writes can be a factor in somone getting disabetes. His work is controversial. I am putting out this info as food for thought.

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