Going over in carbs because of VEGGIES?

jennagoogles13
jennagoogles13 Posts: 266
in Food and Nutrition
I know it's more about what kind of carbs you're eating rather than how many, but I find that I'm constantly over in carbs due to the amount of vegetables I'm eating. I know this happens to a lot of people that eat fruit because they tend to go over in sugar as well. Has anybody else experienced something similar?

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  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
    My fruit intake always puts me over carbs! My MFP pals have said that carbs from fruits/veggies is better than bad carbs, but if I was really concerned then to limit my intake. As long as it doesn't compromise protein intake. Interested in what others have to say... bump!
  • jennagoogles13
    jennagoogles13 Posts: 266
    Anyone else?
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    i do not see how fruits and veggies can put you over on your carbs. if you're ONLY eating fruit and veggie, then your carb goal is off. if you're eating other carbs besides the fruits and veggies, then why is it the f+v's fault you're going over? Why don't you look to your other carbs? Ya know... the carbs with less nutritional value...
  • jennagoogles13
    jennagoogles13 Posts: 266
    Why don't you look to your other carbs? Ya know... the carbs with less nutritional value...
    If my carbs aren't coming from the fruits and veggies, then they're coming from peanut butter or whole wheat bread. Peanut butter on toast is my favorite breakfast and it really keeps me going throughout the day, so I'm not so sure I'd like to sacrifice that to make room for a banana!!
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    Why don't you look to your other carbs? Ya know... the carbs with less nutritional value...
    If my carbs aren't coming from the fruits and veggies, then they're coming from peanut butter or whole wheat bread. Peanut butter on toast is my favorite breakfast and it really keeps me going throughout the day, so I'm not so sure I'd like to sacrifice that to make room for a banana!!

    you can have both...

    bananas are, like i said, more nutrition-packed than your bread+pb

    I eat fruit like it's my job. 3 bananas a day usually, a pear, an apple, cantaloupe, just went and grabbed a mango. fruit and veggies and carbs aren't the enemy, as long as they come from good sources.
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    What is your carb goal in grammes per day?
  • wolfsvixen
    wolfsvixen Posts: 11
    I don't have problems with my carbs I have trouble with my sugar skyrocketing after an apple, a banana and a pear. At that point there isn't room for anything else. When I add the natural sugar that's in veggies (carrots, even onions) that number just looks awful. So for right now if its a fruit or a veggie I'm pretty much ignoring the sugar content in it since natural sugar is much better than any kind of refined.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    I don't have problems with my carbs I have trouble with my sugar skyrocketing after an apple, a banana and a pear. At that point there isn't room for anything else. When I add the natural sugar that's in veggies (carrots, even onions) that number just looks awful. So for right now if its a fruit or a veggie I'm pretty much ignoring the sugar content in it since natural sugar is much better than any kind of refined.

    exactly. you can completely ignore fruit sugars. they're not processed the same was as refined and added sugars. they're fine.
  • schondell
    schondell Posts: 556 Member
    You should be going by NET carbs:

    Carbs - Fibre = Net Carbs
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    Yes! I can put away some veggies. I have been known to eat five or more servings in a sitting. But since they are not refined carbs, I don't worry about it.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Go by net carbs (subtract the fiber). As long as you're getting enough fats and protein you'll be fine. To set your macro targets go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911011-calculating-calorie-macronutrient-needs?page=1#posts-13821336
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If you are over in carbs, you are neglecting your fat and protein intake, which is more important than your carb intake.

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