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Good Carbs and Protein

stacywilhelm
stacywilhelm Posts: 2
edited January 7 in Introduce Yourself
Does anyone have a basic list of good carbs and protein to help get me started with my grocery list??

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  • Dakryn
    Dakryn Posts: 155 Member
    The only carbs I intentionally stay away from is past and bread...I do eat tortillias though...and lots of veggies...so i cant really help you there
    but protein is in tuna,egg whites (liquids are awesome) cheese if you can handle dairy, nuts, beans, chicken...
    hope this helps a little
  • stacywilhelm
    stacywilhelm Posts: 2
    Interesting. Here I thought we were suppose to stay away from cheese and that pasta was good for you. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the tips!
  • goodenough13
    goodenough13 Posts: 78
    Go for Whole Grain pasta if you're going to do pasta. It's much better for you and has some good fiber. =)
  • cnash1303
    cnash1303 Posts: 42
    Whole grain anything is technically good carbs. I prefer "low carb tortillas" those are usually multigrain. Most people consider fruits good carbs....i'm not really a good carb/bad carb guy, more into low carb.
  • MsCarlalalala
    MsCarlalalala Posts: 90
    This should help you with your shopping list.

    http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_Carbohydrate_Foods_with_Good_Carbs_Grams.shtml

    Just remember everything in moderation. I know that pasta is not a good carb, but I love it so I allow myself to eat it once a week and limit my portion.
  • JEggerichs
    JEggerichs Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, There is a book ("Belly Fat Diet") on these. they call them MUFA's (moo-fa-s). Monounsaturated fats. some foods that have them are: olive oil, avocados, dark chocolate, nuts (like walnuts & pistachios), olives, salmon. Hope this helps.
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