Category: More About Carbohydrates

Carbs By The Numbers Reading food labels is one way to find out the amount of carbs you consume in your food. Here’s how: This container holds three servings. So if you ate the whole container, you would eat three times the carbs.  Other ways to find the amount of carbs in food include What…

Today I will write down some of my favorite carbohydrates, decide if each item is healthy or not. If it’s not, I will write a healthy swap and send it to my coach.

Today I will write down 5 of the most common carbohydrates in my diet and send to my dietitian.

A Healthy Approach to Carbs Healthy carbohydrates are generally the ones found in whole, unprocessed foods. These carbohydrates are healthy because they provide you with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Carbohydrates should make up one quarter of what you eat. Choose carbs that that are: Low in calories, fat, and sugar High in fiber and…

Get Enough Fiber Fiber passes through your body without being digested. So it fills you up without adding calories. It can also lower your blood sugar and cholesterol. Try to get 25 to 30 gram of fiber each day. Check the Nutrition Facts label to see how much fiber an item contains. Increase Your Fiber…

Understanding Carbohydrates is Important The component of the diet that has the greatest influence on blood glucose is carbohydrate. Both the amount and the source of carbohydrate found in the foods you eat will influence your glucose level. In some conditions, cooking methods can also affect blood glucose levels. Understanding carbohydrates can help you prevent…