- The body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose which is the primary source of energy for the brain and body.
- Carbs are NOT bad – YOU can lose weight while eating carbs.
- The issue is not carbs is generally one of the following:
○ Misunderstanding of how much and what type of carbs to consume.
○ Gluten or Food Sensitivity.
○ Digestive issue (can occur even with universally accepted superfoods like raw broccoli).
○ Too many carbs or not enough.
○ Too many high glycemic carbs or carbs with fewer nutrients. (see below for more on Glycemic index). - The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and significantly a food can raise our blood sugar.
- In general, the more fiber and less processed a food is, the more complex the carbohydrate is thus the longer it takes to process.
Healthy Carbohydrates Shopping List
Slower-digesting, higher-fiber
Some fruits*
Whole, intact grains such as brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, teff, oat groats, wheat berries
Starchy tubers such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, cassava, yuca, beans and legumes
Faster-digesting
Some fruits*
More-processed grains (such as white rice)
Whole grain noodles, pasta (e.g., bean or brown rice pasta) and other baked goods
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