Why we need carbs.
bree2012
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A lot of people (not just the people here on MFP), think that completely cutting out carbohydrates is the way to go. I beg to differ. WE NEED CARBS! It's just a matter of choosing the right ones. Complex carbohydrates provide fiber, which is necessary for stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Also, if you have suggestions for incorporating complex carbs into my diet, please tell me! I've been eating primarily simple carbs.
Your responses are appreciated!
Edit: Sorry for not making it clear. Some people I know seem to think that eliminating carbs from their diet for the rest of their lives is sustainable. Someone I know actually started his entire family on a "no-carb diet". A lot of people I know at my school look at carbs as "evil" and avoid them. This is just a problem I have noticed and I want to address it.
Also, if you have suggestions for incorporating complex carbs into my diet, please tell me! I've been eating primarily simple carbs.
Your responses are appreciated!
Edit: Sorry for not making it clear. Some people I know seem to think that eliminating carbs from their diet for the rest of their lives is sustainable. Someone I know actually started his entire family on a "no-carb diet". A lot of people I know at my school look at carbs as "evil" and avoid them. This is just a problem I have noticed and I want to address it.
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I'm just here for the show.
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I agree that we need complex carbs. I was constantly eating processed simple carbs too. Now I follow the Atkins way of life and get my complex carbs through veggies.0
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I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
There have been encores of the same show all day on here it seems. At least this one doesn't seem arrogant. Seems to me like a genuine inquiry. We shall see....lol0 -
I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
There have been encores of the same show all day on here it seems. At least this one doesn't seem arrogant. Seems to me like a genuine inquiry. We shall see....lol
Oh... have we seen this one already? I'm sure there'll be SOMETHING entertaining here. Pass the bacon!0 -
Yes, it is a known scientific fact that our brains do need carbs to survive, the level of carbs that a person chooses to ingest as part of their daily calories is entirely up to them. Some people stay 10% or lower, some as high as 70%. But its all a balance of what works for each person. And no diet, not even Atkins, tells anyone to never eat carbs again for the rest of their lives, there are just introduction periods, at most. So I don't think I understand the need to start a thread like this, unless it's purposefully trolling.0
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People who don't eat enough carbs will fail.0
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i eat so many carbs!0
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I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
There have been encores of the same show all day on here it seems. At least this one doesn't seem arrogant. Seems to me like a genuine inquiry. We shall see....lol
Oh... have we seen this one already? I'm sure there'll be SOMETHING entertaining here. Pass the bacon!
Oh right! It was your turn to bring the bacon to the party. Silly me
I'll stay out this one for now too. Wait to see who bites..0 -
A lot of people (not just the people here on MFP), think that completely cutting out carbohydrates is the way to go. I beg to differ. WE NEED CARBS! It's just a matter of choosing the right ones. Complex carbohydrates provide fiber, which is necessary for stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Also, if you have suggestions for incorporating complex carbs into my diet, please tell me! I've been eating primarily simple carbs.
Your responses are appreciated!
Thank you! Too many people don't understand simple carbs vs. complex carbs. For me, I buy nothing but whole grain breads, brown rice, pastas, and tortillas. It will provide you with extra fiber and will help you stay fuller longer.0 -
I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
Not much of a show right now.0 -
carbs make you fat!0
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I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
Not much of a show right now.
Does this mean I get a refund?0 -
I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
Not much of a show right now.
Does this mean I get a refund?
Wait for a few more hours. Most people are nocturnal internet users.0 -
I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
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carbs make you fat!
and give you diabetes! (if you eat too many and from the wrong sources)
Well they gave me diabetes anyway. I followed the low fat, whole grain, brown bread, brown rice diet for years and years, I continuously gained about 5-10 lbs per year, got diabetes, and high blood pressure.
I've been restricting my carbs to non-starchy veggies for one month now and my blood pressure is normal, and my blood glucose has been normal everytime I've tested this month.
So yeah do what you want, but if the low fat thing isn't working for you...you might want to look at where you get your carbs from.
Please pass the bacon!0 -
I'm just here for the show.
*eating popcorn*
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carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!0 -
Carbs are THE only way I survive a hangover.0
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Carbs are non-essential. The reason is that protein is converted in the body to glucose therefore negating carbohydrates. So even if you go on a meat only diet a good percentage of the meat is turned into carbohydrate in the body for proper body function.
However, you will die if you go on a high carb diet devoid of protein since then your body doesn't have the building blocks to replenish its cells.0 -
I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
Why?0 -
I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
Why?
Because your breath will stink, you will get fired from your job for being repugnant, you will spend all your money on bacon, go broke and die alone and hungry on the street.
Ketosis: It kills.0 -
carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!
I was being sarcastic. Sorry, if you didn't get it. I am a high carb, low fat dieter. And for the record, I am a T2 diabetic who is insulin resistant who eats nothing but carbs (my diary is open to the pubic) and I am no longer taking insulin shots, metformin and glyburide and high blood pressure medication.
My signature says carbs don't make you fat, you make you(rself) fat. I whole-heartedy believe this. If you don't understand your nutritional needs, you will not be healthy. Whether that's low fat, low carb, high sugar, low sugar. It's on us to learn how to be healthy! It just happens I am a low fat, high carb person.0 -
I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
Why?
Sorry if I am being ignorant, but ketosis burns your fat storage, instead of the carbs that are needed to fuel your vital organs. It's good for rapid weight loss, but that's it.0 -
carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!
I was being sarcastic. Sorry, if you didn't get it. I am a high carb, low fat dieter. And for the record, I am a T2 diabetic who is insulin resistant who eats nothing but carbs (my diary is open to the pubic) and I am no longer taking insulin shots, metformin and glyburide and high blood pressure medication.
My signature says carbs don't make you fat, you make you(rself) fat. I whole-heartedy believe this. If you don't understand your nutritional needs, you will not be healthy. Whether that's low fat, low carb, high sugar, low sugar. It's on us to learn how to be healthy! It just happens I am a low fat, high carb person.
How ignorant of me. Sorry I didn't catch your sarcasm!0 -
carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!
I was being sarcastic. Sorry, if you didn't get it. I am a high carb, low fat dieter. And for the record, I am a T2 diabetic who is insulin resistant who eats nothing but carbs (my diary is open to the pubic) and I am no longer taking insulin shots, metformin and glyburide and high blood pressure medication.
My signature says carbs don't make you fat, you make you(rself) fat. I whole-heartedy believe this. If you don't understand your nutritional needs, you will not be healthy. Whether that's low fat, low carb, high sugar, low sugar. It's on us to learn how to be healthy! It just happens I am a low fat, high carb person.
How ignorant of me. Sorry I didn't catch your sarcasm!
LOL, people were breaking out the popcorn!0 -
carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!
This is not true. Carbs regardless cause blood sugar to raise, which in turn causes insulin to be released. Does not matter if it is whole grain whatever or white, bleached flour whatever................
Carbs other than vegetables and a few fruits here and there are all we should be eating. The rest is a WANT.0 -
carbs make you fat!
The dietary fiber that is found in complex carbs actually curbs your appetite, and prevents crashes in blood sugar levels.
Low-carb may provide immediate results, but it is hard to sustain in the long run. I don't think it's healthy to put your body in a prolonged state of ketosis.
But if it works for you, great!
This is not true. Carbs regardless cause blood sugar to raise, which in turn causes insulin to be released. Does not matter if it is whole grain whatever or white, bleached flour whatever................
Carbs other than vegetables and a few fruits here and there are all we should be eating. The rest is a WANT.
Thank you for your opinion!0 -
Oh goodness.... here we go again....
Can I get in on the bacon???
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Oh goodness.... here we go again....
Can I get in on the bacon???
No, it's true, carbs, regardless of it being simple or complex releases insulin. Was a good point!0 -
I love bacon as much as anyone, but gimme a nice big piece of warm toasted garlic bread, and I'm in heaven.
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