Good carbs?

50poundshed
50poundshed Posts: 34
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I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??
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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    to your body there is no difference.. the idea of good carbs and bad carbs was created by pseudo scientists.

    just eat a balanced diet and dont eat more food than your body needs and you will be fine
  • Keep_The_Laughter
    Keep_The_Laughter Posts: 183 Member
    Here is a list of Atkins rated foods. Also I think there are low carb groups active in this community.

    http://www.atkins.com/program/phase-1/what-you-can-eat-in-this-phase.aspx

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/17423-low-carb-dieters-start-4th-november-13
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    to your body there is no difference.. the idea of good carbs and bad carbs was created by pseudo scientists.

    just eat a balanced diet and dont eat more food than your body needs and you will be fine
    This. There's really no such thing as "good carbs" or "bad carbs." Carbs are just carbs.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    ...they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs.

    Good or bad for what?
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    Carbs are carbs - no such thing as good and bad carbs!
    Low carbs diet? Why? Fast weight loss? Realistically you are not feeding muscles - dropping glycogen levels to unhealthy sub normal standards and dropping water stores.
  • shannaniggans
    shannaniggans Posts: 31
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    Maybe take a look at this website - http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/NDSS-Content/Diabetes-Information-Sheets/The-Glycemic-Index4/
  • suprzonic
    suprzonic Posts: 68 Member
    Good carbs are fruit and veges full of nutrients and packed with fibre. Bad carbs are starchy carbs (pasta / rice / cereal / any form of sugar / most root vegetables and wheat flours). I'm not a science type person - and my extremely basic understanding is that all carbs are converted by the body to sugar. Good carbs contain mostly fibre, and fibre isn't converted into sugar. The body will burn sugar (and other things your body treats as toxins / alcohols / poisons) before it burns fat.

    Best of luck!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm sorry I cant help myself:

    Bad carbs? let me tell you about bad carbs born to gypsy immigrant parents on the wrong side of the track. Little food was every on the table they had to fight for what ever scraps they could find. They started picking pockets at the age of 8 quickly moving up to a life of crime covered in the blood of innocents...sad life its what turned good carbs bad.
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    There is a difference between complex and simple carbohydrates, and the one is definitely healthier for your body than the other.

    http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_choosing.html
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,971 Member
    If you have specific blood issues:

    Diabetic or insulin resistant: Google Glycemic Index and stick to low GI carbs.
    High Cholesterol: Water soluble fibre will help lower it. Oats and barley are good.
  • Ainar
    Ainar Posts: 858 Member
    You need to worry about "good carbs" and "bad carbs" if you have problems with blood sugar levels. Other than that there is no difference for your body and for weight loss.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    There is a difference between complex and simple carbohydrates, and the one is definitely healthier for your body than the other.

    http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_choosing.html

    "one is definitely healthier for your body than the other"?

    Really? For everyone in every situation? Period, the end?
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    There is a difference between complex and simple carbohydrates, and the one is definitely healthier for your body than the other.

    http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_choosing.html
    Fruit is a simple carb, white bread is a complex carb. Just saying...
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    There is a difference between complex and simple carbohydrates, and the one is definitely healthier for your body than the other.

    http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_choosing.html

    "one is definitely healthier for your body than the other"?

    Really? For everyone in every situation? Period, the end?

    Is it just me, or does it seem like certain beliefs are more likely to be shared in a "hit and run" manner without any support or defense whatsoever?

    I'm putting this "complex = good, simple = bad, always" on the list next to "cleanses detox the body of...you know, [always unnamed] toxins...and stuff" and "natural sugar = good, added sugar = bad, always".
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Pecan pie is a good carb. Cause it's full of carbs and tastes good.
























    Wait. Did I misunderstand the question?
  • Driagnor
    Driagnor Posts: 323 Member
    There's quite a good explanation of simple vs complex carbohydrates here:

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_simple_and_complex_carbohydrates#slide1

    and a list detailing food that fits into each category here

    http://ezinearticles.com/?List-of-Simple-Carbohydrates-and-Complex-Carbohydrates-Foods&id=1107314
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,226 Member
    There's quite a good explanation of simple vs complex carbohydrates here:

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_simple_and_complex_carbohydrates#slide1

    and a list detailing food that fits into each category here

    http://ezinearticles.com/?List-of-Simple-Carbohydrates-and-Complex-Carbohydrates-Foods&id=1107314
    Both links perfectly exemplify the saying...a little information is dangerous. Disregard both links.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    I like how Achrya thinks. I had some good carbs last night. Peppermint bark ice cream.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    There's quite a good explanation of simple vs complex carbohydrates here:

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_simple_and_complex_carbohydrates#slide1

    and a list detailing food that fits into each category here

    http://ezinearticles.com/?List-of-Simple-Carbohydrates-and-Complex-Carbohydrates-Foods&id=1107314
    Both links perfectly exemplify the saying...a little information is dangerous. Disregard both links.
    I just looked at them. I laughed hysterically at the fact that the second article listed mostly simple carbs as complex carbs, and mostly complex carbs as simple carbs. My personal favorite was the fact that it listed milk in both lists.:laugh:
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Bad carbs are the carbs I hate, like cauliflower and Brussel sprouts. Good carbs are carbs that are not cauliflower and Brussel sprouts.
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  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
    When people talk about "good carbs" and low carb dieting they're generally referring to low sugar, non-starchy fruits and vegetables. If you're not following an extremely strict low carb diet "good carbs" usually mean any whole food -- fruits, vegetables, beans and the like.

    Diet Doctor has a great low carb for beginners section that sums up the foods you can eat as much as you like of and also an "avoid if you can" section you might find helpful.

    http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

    But carbs are carbs the same way that calories are calories. Sure, some may be more healthful than others but It's more important to determine the amount of carbs you personally can tolerate and sticking to that number than anything else. Once that limit is established you can work out what foods you enjoy that fit into your carb allowance.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    I'm trying to low carb it for awhile but I no they said there is a difference in good carbs and bad carbs. In general does anyone have a list of good carbs and bad carbs that I can eliminate completely ??

    There is a difference between complex and simple carbohydrates, and the one is definitely healthier for your body than the other.

    http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_choosing.html

    "one is definitely healthier for your body than the other"?

    Really? For everyone in every situation? Period, the end?

    Is it just me, or does it seem like certain beliefs are more likely to be shared in a "hit and run" manner without any support or defense whatsoever?

    I'm putting this "complex = good, simple = bad, always" on the list next to "cleanses detox the body of...you know, [always unnamed] toxins...and stuff" and "natural sugar = good, added sugar = bad, always".

    Oh yeah. I could post you a list of the usernames that routinely hit and run. After a while I simply put them on ignore, because I can correct their bad advice only so many times before I start to see stars (and not in a good way).
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-science-of-nutrition-is-a-carb-a-carb.html
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    There's quite a good explanation of simple vs complex carbohydrates here:

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_simple_and_complex_carbohydrates#slide1

    and a list detailing food that fits into each category here

    http://ezinearticles.com/?List-of-Simple-Carbohydrates-and-Complex-Carbohydrates-Foods&id=1107314
    Both links perfectly exemplify the saying...a little information is dangerous. Disregard both links.
    I just looked at them. I laughed hysterically at the fact that the second article listed mostly simple carbs as complex carbs, and mostly complex carbs as simple carbs. My personal favorite was the fact that it listed milk in both lists.:laugh:

    Milk is complicated.

    Or something.
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    "Good" carbs hold more nutritional value like fiber vitinins and minerals. "Bad"carbs hold low amounts of nutritional value.

    Personally I feel it should be called nutrient rich carbs and nutrient poor carbs but I don't think it is controversal enough to catch on.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Ice cream, pizza, good IPA, apples, oranges, grapes, wine, maples syrup, and pancakes are some of my favorite good carbs
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    There is just food and drink.

    Enjoy both as you see fit.

    If you want to drop some blubber then you may need to moderate and move the legs a bit more.

    Aint any more complex than that, for most.
  • ajkolb
    ajkolb Posts: 21 Member
    Exactly! Yes, there IS a difference in carbs! Some are slow digesting, some are fast! You need to eat the appropriate ones to fuel your body as needed.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Exactly! Yes, there IS a difference in carbs! Some are slow digesting, some are fast! You need to eat the appropriate ones to fuel your body as needed.

    Slow and fast does not equate to good and bad.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Exactly! Yes, there IS a difference in carbs! Some are slow digesting, some are fast! You need to eat the appropriate ones to fuel your body as needed.

    Slow and fast does not equate to good and bad.

    I know a few women who would disagree.

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