Good carbs
internationalpikey
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Hi,
I always thought I had way too many carbs in my diet but since logging with my fitness pal I've noticed I'm actually always under on the carbs in the ratio with fat and protein. Obviously I don't just want to eat a huge bowl of pasta to make up for it but could anyone advise as to which carbs are better for you that others, for example I love eating grilled chicken but am I better to have it with Cous Cous or rice?
Thanks
Sam
I always thought I had way too many carbs in my diet but since logging with my fitness pal I've noticed I'm actually always under on the carbs in the ratio with fat and protein. Obviously I don't just want to eat a huge bowl of pasta to make up for it but could anyone advise as to which carbs are better for you that others, for example I love eating grilled chicken but am I better to have it with Cous Cous or rice?
Thanks
Sam
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Nothing like a nice Ferrero Rocher or 2 when I'm looking to make up some carbs.0
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Whatever strikes your fancy tastewise as long as it fits into your calories for the day. I am typically always under my carbs for the day, more interested in protein and fat and let the carbs fall where they may.0
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To build off of what MrM27 posted, I just ordered green tea kit kats from amazon.0
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Probably brown or wild rice is better than couscous I'd think. Otherwise you can have something like sweet potato, or try to incorporate more fruits into the day.0
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Well, what do you like? Do you like cous cous or rice? Have some pasta if you'd like. I've never heard of good or bad carbs, just carbs. So I guess you should choose whatever you like to eat.
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Sagenettle wrote: »Probably brown or wild rice is better than couscous I'd think. Otherwise you can have something like sweet potato, or try to incorporate more fruits into the day.
Why?
yes please....why?
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Probably based on nutrient density, but just a guess.Sagenettle wrote: »Probably brown or wild rice is better than couscous I'd think. Otherwise you can have something like sweet potato, or try to incorporate more fruits into the day.
Why?
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Ice cream is always the right answer.0
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Go for the couscous. Add to it lemon juice, fresh basil, raisins and toasted almonds.
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yum. Mushrooms, wild ones and some truffle if possible, roasted garlic and butter, a few herbs makes me happy too.fearlessleader104 wrote: »Go for the couscous. Add to it lemon juice, fresh basil, raisins and toasted almonds.
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Veggies!!! Always veg! I don't eat any rice, bread, pasta etc but my carbs are always spot on because of how much salads, veg ans fruit I eat 0
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There is no good or bad carbs. Eat what you like that fits into your calories and macros.
ETA: Unless you have a medical issues.0 -
Or small McDonald's french fries0
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MomOfOneGirl1995 wrote: »Sagenettle wrote: »Probably brown or wild rice is better than couscous I'd think. Otherwise you can have something like sweet potato, or try to incorporate more fruits into the day.
Why v is rice better than couscous or a sweet potato better than a regular potato?
Because dr oz0 -
fearlessleader104 wrote: »MomOfOneGirl1995 wrote: »Sagenettle wrote: »Probably brown or wild rice is better than couscous I'd think. Otherwise you can have something like sweet potato, or try to incorporate more fruits into the day.
Why v is rice better than couscous or a sweet potato better than a regular potato?
Because dr oz
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Good carbs - The ones that taste good
Bad carbs - The ones that taste bad
^^^That was the first thing I thought when I saw the thread title. "Good carbs? Like fabulous crusty artisan bread? Or perhaps a tender and rich artichoke? Oooooh, a baked potato!!!!!! ALL THE GOOD CARBS.
Bad carbs? Uh....mashed potato from a mix. And those wretched "circus peanut" orange candies. Who the heck thought THOSE were a good idea?0 -
why can't you eat pasta OP???
what are bad carbs?0 -
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RebelDiamond wrote: »Veggies!!! Always veg! I don't eat any rice, bread, pasta etc but my carbs are always spot on because of how much salads, veg ans fruit I eat
In moderation, there's nothing wrong with rice/bread/pasta... lol0 -
Yikes just saw all these replies. Sorry guys, guess I was just channeling my nutrition professor stressing against all the "white" carbs.0
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fearlessleader104 wrote: »Go for the couscous. Add to it lemon juice, fresh basil, raisins and toasted almonds.
You are welcomefearlessleader104 wrote: »Or small McDonald's french fries
^^Both of these sound great! I also like some good, toasted homemade white bread, too. Save some room for good butter on it. I don't need the fiber from whole grain bread or brown rice (I don't like the taste of either), since I hit 35-40g fiber daily from my tasty tortillas, oats, beans, fruits and veggies.0 -
As a diabetic, I have to be concerned about 'good' and 'bad' carbs. Here is a rule of thumb: If the carb is highly processed (such as white rice) then that is a bad carb as it will turn to sugar without giving your pancreas enough time to produce the insilin to convert the sugar to energy. Try to stick with whole grains, nut products (Blue Diamond has a line of crackers made out of almonds and pecans), fruit (a large navel orange as 32 carbs). Let's be realistic: We are going to have a slice of pizza and sometimes some regular pasta. Plan for it. Another good substitue is sweet potatos instead of regular potatos. All of these break down slower thus allowing the insilin to produce and convert the sugar. Also because they have more bulk and nutrients, you are less likely to binge.0
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Sagenettle wrote: »Yikes just saw all these replies. Sorry guys, guess I was just channeling my nutrition professor stressing against all the "white" carbs.
So no cauliflower, onions, mushrooms or garlic? Darn, if it were that easy I would've gone for that nutrition minor in college.0 -
Well, yes. If you are concerned about your blood sugar, go for the carbs that also carry lots and lots of fiber. But, otherwise...eat what satisfies your tastes!0
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JoanaMHill wrote: »Sagenettle wrote: »Yikes just saw all these replies. Sorry guys, guess I was just channeling my nutrition professor stressing against all the "white" carbs.
So no cauliflower, onions, mushrooms or garlic? Darn, if it were that easy I would've gone for that nutrition minor in college.
Haha, no. I was oversimplifying it. By "white" she mostly meant refined white flour-type carbs and that brown rice is more nutrient dense than white (I know, the difference is not drastic) and specifically with the sweet potato the high content of vitamin A and C. I can assure you she never told us to avoid any of the things you listed.0
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