Why do so many people hate carbs?
candylilacs
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I never met a carb I didn't like. But why are so many people depriving themselves of them? I eat a 70-calorie, low-fat, whole-wheat waffle with a cup of strawberries and my personal trainer goes nuts that I ate a carb. It was 70 calories. It was complex! Yet when I tell her I eat turkey breakfast sausage (lotta sodium) or steak she says nothing. (Seriously, the sirloin steak had a really nice bit of fat on the edge! So good!)
Are we living in a world where carb is a four-letter word, or have we finally understood it's really about balance? I'm on the Glycemic Index Diet basically for life now and its philosophy is about how it's the *kind* of carbs you eat that make the difference, along with balanced eating. Can we all just understand that carbs aren't bad?
Are we living in a world where carb is a four-letter word, or have we finally understood it's really about balance? I'm on the Glycemic Index Diet basically for life now and its philosophy is about how it's the *kind* of carbs you eat that make the difference, along with balanced eating. Can we all just understand that carbs aren't bad?
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Because it gives me pimples
I added flour back to my diet recently and now I look like a teenager. I never really had pimples when I was a teen. 0 -
I don't hate carbs. I love carbs. However, by the time I meet my fat macro goal (0.4g/lb of body weight) and my protein macro goal (bare minimum of 0.8g/lb of lean body mass, I usually try to exceed it) there isn't a ton of room left in my calorie goals for carbs. Proper amounts of fat and protein are essential for health goals. Carbs are non-essential, in that as long as you have sufficient energy to go about your day there's no ideal minimum daily consumption level. It's far more important to meet your fat and protein goals first and then fill in the rest with carbs.
What carbs I do have room for I use primarily on fruits and vegetables, and eat very little grains simply because I'm prioritizing the biggest bang (satiety and nutrition) for my calorie/carb buck. Sure, once in awhile I say eff it and have a brownie or a bagel (especially if I get a really good workout in and I've earned extra calories that I can "spend" on carbs after my other goals are met), but on a typical day it's not possible.0 -
People need something to blame. It was fat, and nowadays it's either the government or carbs, depending on who you ask.0
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This may not be absolute, but I avoid processed carbs because for the same caloric bang I can have a piece of fruit or a vegetable and get more vitamins/minerals.
Had you had 70 calories of blueberries with your strawberries, you would have had carbs..but you also would have had one of the highest foods in antioxidants (which protect your brain and your heart....)0 -
It's because people who don't eat enough carbs damage their brain and lose memory cell... and it makes their breath stink.0
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Could easily ask you the same thing about fat, no?0
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I believe they may be the least controllable item for many people. So they just go with the all or nothing mindset. I love carbs too, but I can't let them run my life like they used to. =P0
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Because I have PCOS and my body stores them instead of using them. So I'm doing keto so that my body learns to use fat for energy and will begin to use the fat it stores. If I give it carbs it's going to store it as fat. This is what I discovered when I had surgery. During recovery I would eat and five minutes later I would crash and be shaking. Because my body is stupid and would store the carbs I just ate as fat and then be like... uh, we need energy to heal you... where's our energy? I know this because I was scared, went to my doctor and she explained it to me. Now that I am doing keto I haven't crashed at all and I have the energy to go about daily life. So... yeah. That's why I avoid carbs.0
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'cuz they're the most recent of boogie mans. people don't even know what they are or what there value is. i would generally consider it a good idea to limit/reduce carbs if you're a sedentary individual, but someone who is active needs those quick energy stores. ultimately, a balanced diet is the way to go...making sure one gets their requisite protein, 20-30% of their diet in fats and then round out the rest with carbs. obviously medical conditions complicate things.0
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Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.0
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I love carbs, the gluten free kind - rice, potatoes, veg, fruit. I am celiac and a vegetarian so the staple in my diet is complex carbs. They're wonderful :bigsmile:0
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I don't hate carbs at all but I'm selective about which foods I obtain them from.0
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Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
True for some diabetics..... but not all diabetics....0 -
I think people hate carbs if they want to jump on the bandwagon of eliminating them from your diet, which to me is insane.
I tried that "fad" diet one time, and the first time I wanted some pasta again - I gained back a good amount of what I took off.
Now I eat whatever the heck I want, but in moderation - and I'm still doing good.
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I don't hate carbs. I love carbs. However, by the time I meet my fat macro goal (0.4g/lb of body weight) and my protein macro goal (bare minimum of 0.8g/lb of lean body mass, I usually try to exceed it) there isn't a ton of room left in my calorie goals for carbs. Proper amounts of fat and protein are essential for health goals. Carbs are non-essential, in that as long as you have sufficient energy to go about your day there's no ideal minimum daily consumption level. It's far more important to meet your fat and protein goals first and then fill in the rest with carbs.
What carbs I do have room for I use primarily on fruits and vegetables, and eat very little grains simply because I'm prioritizing the biggest bang (satiety and nutrition) for my calorie/carb buck. Sure, once in awhile I say eff it and have a brownie or a bagel (especially if I get a really good workout in and I've earned extra calories that I can "spend" on carbs after my other goals are met), but on a typical day it's not possible.
^^This!0 -
Because it gives me pimples I added flour back to my diet recently and now I look like a teenager. I never really had pimples when I was a teen.
You didn't eat bread as a teenager either?0 -
But why are so many people depriving themselves of them?
Because more and more doctors are prescribing low carb diets for their patients.0 -
Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
True for some diabetics..... but not all diabetics....
Which diabetics is it not true for?0 -
Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
The Glycemic Index Diet is about regulating blood sugar, but it also doesn't restrict carbs -- just the kinds of carbs. Complex carbs are OK, provided you eat protein and veggies/fruits.0 -
Are we living in a world where carb is a four-letter word, or have we finally understood it's really about balance? I'm on the Glycemic Index Diet basically for life now and its philosophy is about how it's the *kind* of carbs you eat that make the difference, along with balanced eating. Can we all just understand that carbs aren't bad?
How are different kinds of carbs different?0 -
Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
True for some diabetics..... but not all diabetics....
Which diabetics is it not true for?
Diagnosed in 2009 with Type 2 with A1c of 10.0 @ 560 lbs. Worked with a dietician from that point forward and she set my Macros @ 40/30/30 concentrating on Carbs first and foremost. She had me eating 240 grams a day back then and over the next 4 years gradually increasing my carb intake (and calories and other macros) to my current intake of 425 grams a day. I have lost 312 lbs. and have been running A1c of 5.3 average for the last 24 months. So not all diabetics fall into the low carb regime......0 -
Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
The Glycemic Index Diet is about regulating blood sugar, but it also doesn't restrict carbs -- just the kinds of carbs. Complex carbs are OK, provided you eat protein and veggies/fruits.
If you have diabetes, the total amount of carbohydrates that you eat is also important, not only how rapidly glucose is released into your bloodstream. The more time that you spend with elevated blood sugar, the more damage is being done to capillaries, tissues, kidneys, even if you've combined complex carbs with protein and fat.0 -
That's fantastic. I'm happy you found a diet that works for you -- truly happy for you -- but what in the world makes you think you're qualified to tell anyone else what they should be eating? Especially someone under a doctors care. Absolutely ridiculous.Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
The Glycemic Index Diet is about regulating blood sugar, but it also doesn't restrict carbs -- just the kinds of carbs. Complex carbs are OK, provided you eat protein and veggies/fruits.0 -
That's fantastic. I'm happy you found a diet that works for you -- truly happy for you -- but what in the world makes you think you're qualified to tell anyone else what they should be eating? Especially someone under a doctors care. Absolutely ridiculous.Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
The Glycemic Index Diet is about regulating blood sugar, but it also doesn't restrict carbs -- just the kinds of carbs. Complex carbs are OK, provided you eat protein and veggies/fruits.
Where exactly did they suggest anyone, least of all someone under a doctors care, should be eating a certain kind of way? Looks to me like they're explaining a kind of diet, never once mentioning people should try it.0 -
This may not be absolute, but I avoid processed carbs because for the same caloric bang I can have a piece of fruit or a vegetable and get more vitamins/minerals.
Had you had 70 calories of blueberries with your strawberries, you would have had carbs..but you also would have had one of the highest foods in antioxidants (which protect your brain and your heart....)
Yeah, but I wouldn't have had that satisfying crunch as a I eat it. Fabulous with Reddi-Wip, by the way. 1C of strawberries provides149 percent of daily Vitamin C vs. 24 percent with blueberries and strawberries have only half of the sugar, so I'm cool with my choice.0 -
Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
True for some diabetics..... but not all diabetics....
Which diabetics is it not true for?
Diagnosed in 2009 with Type 2 with A1c of 10.0 @ 560 lbs. Worked with a dietician from that point forward and she set my Macros @ 40/30/30 concentrating on Carbs first and foremost. She had me eating 240 grams a day back then and over the next 4 years gradually increasing my carb intake (and calories and other macros) to my current intake of 425 grams a day. I have lost 312 lbs. and have been running A1c of 5.3 average for the last 24 months. So not all diabetics fall into the low carb regime......
You used carb restriction too. Do you control your diabetes solely with exercise and diet?0 -
As someone who took a blood test and found themselves prediabetic, excessive carbs aren't worth the risk0
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Cause I have PCOS that resulted in being prediabetic, my body doesnt appreciate the 'rush' from the sugar/high carb level, even if they are from 'complex'
GI diet didnt work for me, i felt lethargic and bloated constantly, not for me.
Got told by dr to restrict carbs, and its working.
Congrats on finding something that works for you, but try not insult other peoples choices. Your body =/= other peoples bodies0 -
Doritos, sourdough french bread, garlic bread, pizza, Fritos corn chips, Cheese-Its, english muffins are just a few of the carbs I love but don't love me back when I eat them in excess. I could probably live off these foods alone but if I don't eat some protein and fats then I don't think it would be a very healthy diet. I don't hate carbs but I do hate that I have a difficult time controlling the amount of them that I eat.0
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Some people have diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and restricting carbs is a very important tool for controlling blood sugar.
True for some diabetics..... but not all diabetics....
Which diabetics is it not true for?
Diagnosed in 2009 with Type 2 with A1c of 10.0 @ 560 lbs. Worked with a dietician from that point forward and she set my Macros @ 40/30/30 concentrating on Carbs first and foremost. She had me eating 240 grams a day back then and over the next 4 years gradually increasing my carb intake (and calories and other macros) to my current intake of 425 grams a day. I have lost 312 lbs. and have been running A1c of 5.3 average for the last 24 months. So not all diabetics fall into the low carb regime......
You used carb restriction too. Do you control your diabetes solely with exercise and diet?
When I first began I took met and glucotrol but within 6 months my A1c went from 10.0 to mid 6 range and I had to come off the glucotrol because it was causing low blood sugar crashes... So at that time it became a diet and exercise control.... When did I use carb restriction?? are you referring to when I was consuming over 10,000 calories a day @ 560 lbs. and was put on a dietician control eating plan???0
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