High Protein High Sugar Low Carbs - Normal?

Obidalagirl
Obidalagirl Posts: 10
in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys,

So when I am cutting the calories, I try and eat more salads, leaner protein and wholewheat/whole grain carbs, as well as vegetables and fruit (dried and fresh). I also like to include low fat yoghurt and skimmed milk into my diet.

However, I have noticed in the MFP nutrient counter, I always go over on my sugars and protein but never quite make my carbs. I do use honey every now and then in my yoghurt or porridge and I love my mini apricot mini packs.

Am I healthy? Am I balanced? I feel good, but I don't know whether I am meant to be aiming for balanced or low fat? I am hitting, more or less, my calorie goal too.

Thanks!

Zoe

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Open your diary for one thing.

    Carbs and sugars are the same thing....
    I personally would avoid things like processed sugars.....
    Instead of doing foods that are dried, or canned or whatever.......try to eat foods in their original state.
    i.e.
    Instead of eating a raisin, eat a grape.
    instead of eating canned mandarin oranges, eat an actual orange.

    You may want to make sure you are getting adequate fat.....I do skim milk and greek yogurt also, but I do get fat from other sources.....


    But ultimately, in answer to your questions, that will have to come from your own personal results.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Lean protein is likely to push you over on P and under on F
  • Obidalagirl
    Obidalagirl Posts: 10
    Yes, I am aware carbs and sugars are the same thing. I was just wondering if it mattered as I am aware that carbs take longer to be broken down into sugars. I don't feel a sugar rush at all after meals so it must be the protein keeping me full.

    I am still losing weight either way, so I guess it can't be too bad?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    If you are seeing the results you want, then I would say you are good.

    For the most part, from my reading and understanding, your body views carbs all the same....
    Whether from rice, swt potato, fruit...etc....

    The only area where I have seen some issue with the body and how it breaks down carbs, is when it comes to refined/processed foods.

    So as I said before, if you can get your foods as close to their original state as possible, then the better off you will be.

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